Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Masterly Food Inc.
$100,000.00
Delight Checkout+: Dual AI-Vision and RFID-Enabled Self-Checkout System for Inclusive, Real-Time Food Retail Experiences.
FY 2025-26 · 2025-06-15
Summary
Masterly Food will develop and pilot Delight Checkout+, a dual self-checkout system using AI vision and RFID technology to enable fast, on-the-spot payments. Integrated with our existing Delight Zone platform, the system allows customers to place items on a smart tray, instantly view their total, pay using various contactless methods, and receive a receipt. The project aims to improve accessibility, especially for seniors, and will evaluate which method, AI, RFID, or both, best enhances user experience. The system will also be commercialized as a standalone product.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
North York|North York, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
752937557
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-01-31
Agreement Number
1033714
Agreement Start Date
2025-06-15
Agreement Title
Delight Checkout+: Dual AI-Vision and RFID-Enabled Self-Checkout System for Inclusive, Real-Time Food Retail Experiences.
Agreement Title (French)
Delight Checkout+: système de caisse automatique double avec vision IA et RFID pour une expérience inclusive et en temps réel dans les magasins d’alimentation.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Masterly Food will develop and pilot Delight Checkout+, a dual self-checkout system using AI vision and RFID technology to enable fast, on-the-spot payments. Integrated with our existing Delight Zone platform, the system allows customers to place items on a smart tray, instantly view their total, pay using various contactless methods, and receive a receipt. The project aims to improve accessibility, especially for seniors, and will evaluate which method, AI, RFID, or both, best enhances user experience. The system will also be commercialized as a standalone product.
Description (French)
Masterly Food va développer et tester Delight Checkout+, un système de caisse automatique double utilisant la vision artificielle et la technologie RFID pour permettre des paiements rapides et immédiats. Intégré à notre plateforme Delight Zone existante, le système permet aux clients de placer leurs articles sur un plateau intelligent, de voir instantanément le montant total de leurs achats, de payer à l’aide de divers moyens de paiement sans contact et de recevoir un ticket de caisse. Le projet vise à améliorer l’accessibilité, en particulier pour les personnes âgées, et évaluera quelle méthode, l’IA, la RFID ou les deux, améliore le mieux l’expérience utilisateur. Le système sera également commercialisé en tant que produit autonome.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding (French)
Spadina--Fort York
Federal Riding Number
35101
NAICS Code
722310
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
752937557
Recipient City
North York|North York
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Masterly Food Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Subsidary of Masterly Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
M5H 1T1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033714
