Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Alpa Stairs and Railings Inc.
$75,000.00
Information flow optimization- AlpaFWD - Modernizing Operations at Alpa Stairs and Railings.
FY 2025-26 · 2025-04-01
Summary
AlpaFWD is a comprehensive modernization, designed to replace outdated, disconnected business systems with an all-inclusive operations solution. It includes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP & CRM) and STAIRBIZ (Design & Pricing software), enabling the seamless integration of sales, pricing, design, CNC operations, production, field service and invoicing into a , well-integrated digital ecosystem. Through automation and data-driven decision-making, AlpaFWD aims to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual errors, improve productivity, enhance operational scalability and establish a scalable foundation for future growth and operational excellence.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Mississauga|Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
866723869
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1028408
Agreement Start Date
2025-04-01
Agreement Title
Information flow optimization- AlpaFWD - Modernizing Operations at Alpa Stairs and Railings.
Agreement Title (French)
Optimisation du flux d’informations - AlpaFWD - Modernisation des opérations chez Alpa Stairs and Railings.
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
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
AlpaFWD is a comprehensive modernization, designed to replace outdated, disconnected business systems with an all-inclusive operations solution. It includes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP & CRM) and STAIRBIZ (Design & Pricing software), enabling the seamless integration of sales, pricing, design, CNC operations, production, field service and invoicing into a , well-integrated digital ecosystem. Through automation and data-driven decision-making, AlpaFWD aims to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual errors, improve productivity, enhance operational scalability and establish a scalable foundation for future growth and operational excellence.
Description (French)
AlpaFWD est une modernisation complète, conçue pour remplacer les systèmes d’entreprise obsolètes et déconnectés par une solution d’exploitation complète. Elle comprend Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP et CRM) et STAIRBIZ (logiciel de conception et de tarification), permettant l’intégration transparente des ventes, de la tarification, de la conception, des opérations CNC, de la production, du service sur le terrain et de la facturation dans un écosystème numérique bien intégré. Grâce à l’automatisation et à la prise de décision basée sur les données, AlpaFWD vise à éliminer les inefficacités, à réduire les erreurs manuelles, à améliorer la productivité, à renforcer l’évolutivité opérationnelle et à établir une base évolutive pour la croissance future et l’excellence opérationnelle.
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
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding (French)
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number
35062
NAICS Code
321215
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
866723869
Recipient City
Mississauga|Mississauga
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Alpa Stairs and Railings Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
L4V 1M5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1028408
