Contribution: Canadian International Innovation Program
ICAD Dental INC.
$311,075.00
CIIP-India - AiaaS Dental Portal - Scaling-up AI-Powered digital dentistry SaaS tailored for the Indian dental eco-system
FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-01
Summary
This project develops and commercialize two AI-as-a-Service solutions—image Guided Recession Tracker (iGRT) and image-Guided Dental Surgery (iGDS)—through a cloud-based SaaS portal. iCAD Dental (Canada) provides expertise in AI, computer vision, dental imaging analytics, and the clinical knowledge required to build effective dental AI tools. Enzi Electronics (India) adds intraoral scanner expertise, a large dentist network, and the operational capacity to manage real-world challenges when deploying AI in clinics. The platform will let dentists upload 3D intraoral scans and receive near real-time AI insights without the need of specialized hardware.
Department
Program
Canadian International Innovation Program
Recipient
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
807312764
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-10-31
Agreement Number
1044860
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-01
Agreement Title
CIIP-India - AiaaS Dental Portal - Scaling-up AI-Powered digital dentistry SaaS tailored for the Indian dental eco-system
Agreement Title (French)
PCII-India – Portail AiaaS Dental – Déploiement à grande échelle d’une solution SaaS de dentisterie numérique basée sur l’IA, adaptée à l’écosystème dentaire indien
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$311,075.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
The Canadian International Innovation Program supports industrial R & D partnerships and matchmaking activities between Canadian companies and foreign partners with a view to accelerating commercialization and facilitating market access. | Le Programme canadien de l’innovation à l’international vise à appuyer les partenariats de recherche et développement industriels et les activités de jumelage entre les entreprises canadiennes et les partenaires étrangers, en vue d'accélérer la commercialisation et de faciliter l'accès aux marchés.
Description
This project develops and commercialize two AI-as-a-Service solutions—image Guided Recession Tracker (iGRT) and image-Guided Dental Surgery (iGDS)—through a cloud-based SaaS portal. iCAD Dental (Canada) provides expertise in AI, computer vision, dental imaging analytics, and the clinical knowledge required to build effective dental AI tools. Enzi Electronics (India) adds intraoral scanner expertise, a large dentist network, and the operational capacity to manage real-world challenges when deploying AI in clinics. The platform will let dentists upload 3D intraoral scans and receive near real-time AI insights without the need of specialized hardware.
Description (French)
Ce projet développe et commercialise deux solutions «IA en tant que service» (AI-as-a-Service) — le «Image-Guided Recession Tracker» (iGRT) et la «Image-Guided Dental Surgery» (iGDS) — via un portail SaaS basé sur le nuage. iCAD Dental (Canada) apporte son expertise en matière d’IA, de vision par ordinateur, d’analyse d’imagerie dentaire, ainsi que les connaissances cliniques nécessaires à la création d’outils d’IA dentaires efficaces. Enzi Electronics (Inde) apporte son expertise en matière d’examens de tomodensitométrie intra-oraux, un vaste réseau de dentistes et la capacité opérationnelle nécessaire pour gérer les défis concrets liés au déploiement de l’IA dans les cabinets dentaires. La plateforme permettra aux dentistes de télécharger des images de tomodensitométrie intra-orales en 3D et de recevoir des analyses IA en temps quasi réel, sans avoir besoin de matériel spécialisé.
Expected Results
The Canadian International Innovation Program fosters and supports collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization between Canada and partner countries. It also stimulates bilateral science and technology networking and matchmaking activities to further new partnerships and accelerate the commercialization of research and development.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme canadien de l’innovation à l’international favorise et appuie les projets de collaboration en matière de recherche-développement industrielle susceptibles d’être commercialisés entre le Canada et des pays partenaires. Il stimule les activités bilatérales de réseautage et de jumelage en science et technologie afin d’encourager la formation de nouveaux partenariats et d’accélérer la commercialisation de la recherche et du développement.
Federal Riding
Ottawa West—Nepean
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa-Ouest—Nepean
Federal Riding Number
35082
NAICS Code
541330
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Canadian International Innovation Program
Program Name (French)
Programme canadien d’innovation à l’international
Program Purpose
The Canadian International Innovation Program fosters and supports collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization between Canada and partner countries. It also stimulates bilateral science and technology networking and matchmaking activities to further new partnerships and accelerate the commercialization of research and development.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme canadien de l’innovation à l’international favorise et appuie les projets de collaboration en matière de recherche-développement industrielle susceptibles d’être commercialisés entre le Canada et des pays partenaires. Il stimule les activités bilatérales de réseautage et de jumelage en science et technologie afin d’encourager la formation de nouveaux partenariats et d’accélérer la commercialisation de la recherche et du développement.
Recipient Business Number
807312764
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ICAD Dental INC.
Recipient Postal Code
K2C 0P9
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q2-1044860