Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Virtual Marine Technology Inc.
$489,989.00
Integrating Simulator Human Performance Data with Decision Support Systems
FY 2023-24 · 2023-06-01
Summary
Virtual Marine (VM) is a leader in simulator-based training for small vessel (lifeboat and fast response boat) and ice management operations. VM collects data from multiple simulators in the field which is used to analyze performance and improve training programs. To deal with an increasing volume of data, VM aims to develop methods to autonomously combine data from multiple simulator types. To extend value to users, software will be developed to utilize data sets to inform machine learning models used in adaptive trainers, and to use training data as inputs to a Decision Support System to mitigate risk in offshore operations. In effect, VM will advance their ability to link human performance data with live Digital Twins.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Paradise|Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
860049030
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-24 | $489,989.00 |
| 4 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-24 | $489,989.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 31 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 31 jours.
Agreement End Date
2025-10-31
Agreement Number
1008110
Agreement Start Date
2023-06-01
Agreement Title
Integrating Simulator Human Performance Data with Decision Support Systems
Agreement Title (French)
Intégration des données sur les performances humaines des simulateurs dans les systèmes d’aide à la décision
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$489,989.00
Amendment Date
2025-09-22
Amendment Number
4
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
Virtual Marine (VM) is a leader in simulator-based training for small vessel (lifeboat and fast response boat) and ice management operations. VM collects data from multiple simulators in the field which is used to analyze performance and improve training programs. To deal with an increasing volume of data, VM aims to develop methods to autonomously combine data from multiple simulator types. To extend value to users, software will be developed to utilize data sets to inform machine learning models used in adaptive trainers, and to use training data as inputs to a Decision Support System to mitigate risk in offshore operations. In effect, VM will advance their ability to link human performance data with live Digital Twins.
Description (French)
Virtual Marine (VM) est un leader dans le domaine de la formation sur simulateur pour les opérations de gestion des glaces et des petits navires (embarcations de sauvetage et bateaux d’intervention rapide). VM recueille des données à partir de plusieurs simulateurs sur le terrain, qui sont utilisées pour analyser les performances et améliorer les programmes de formation. Pour faire face à l’augmentation du volume de données, VM vise à développer des méthodes permettant de combiner de manière autonome les données provenant de plusieurs types de simulateurs. Pour étendre la valeur aux utilisateurs, un logiciel sera développé pour utiliser les ensembles de données afin d’informer les modèles d’apprentissage automatique utilisés dans les formateurs adaptatifs, et pour utiliser les données de formation comme entrées dans un système d’aide à la décision afin d’atténuer les risques dans les opérations extracôtières. En effet, VM améliorera sa capacité à relier les données de performance humaine aux jumeaux numériques vivants.
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
Avalon
Federal Riding (French)
Avalon
Federal Riding Number
10001
NAICS Code
541514
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
860049030
Recipient City
Paradise|Paradise
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Virtual Marine Technology Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
A1L 4A2
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1008110
