Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Aurora Heat, Inc.
$73,515.00
Unified Growth Strategy: AI-Driven Partnerships, Automated Sales, and Data-Enhanced Expansion
FY 2025-26 · 2025-07-19
Summary
This project supports the growth of Aurora Heat, an Indigenous-led business based in the Northwest Territories, by conducting research to identify the firm's specific operational needs in implementing advanced digital systems, data-driven decision-making, and AI-powered marketing innovations. Three key roles will accelerate the company’s expansion across affiliate marketing, strategic partnerships, and digital sales channels.
These innovations are expected to increase revenue, expand the company’s reach in national and international markets, and create 10 to 16 new jobs in Northern Canada, supporting doubling Indigenous employment in the community of Fort Smith.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Recipient
Location
Fort Smith|Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
795792092
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 | 2025-07-19 | 2025-26 | $90,000.00 |
| 1 | 2025-07-19 | 2025-26 | $73,515.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 114 days. The total amended value is -16,485 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 114 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de - 16 485 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2026-07-19
Agreement Number
1033665
Agreement Start Date
2025-07-19
Agreement Title
Unified Growth Strategy: AI-Driven Partnerships, Automated Sales, and Data-Enhanced Expansion
Agreement Title (French)
Stratégie de croissance unifiée : partenariats basés sur l’IA, ventes automatisées et expansion améliorée par les données
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$73,515.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-11
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets du Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project supports the growth of Aurora Heat, an Indigenous-led business based in the Northwest Territories, by conducting research to identify the firm's specific operational needs in implementing advanced digital systems, data-driven decision-making, and AI-powered marketing innovations. Three key roles will accelerate the company’s expansion across affiliate marketing, strategic partnerships, and digital sales channels.
These innovations are expected to increase revenue, expand the company’s reach in national and international markets, and create 10 to 16 new jobs in Northern Canada, supporting doubling Indigenous employment in the community of Fort Smith.
Description (French)
Ce projet soutient la croissance d’Aurora Heat, une entreprise autochtone basée dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, en menant des recherches afin d’identifier les besoins opérationnels spécifiques de l’entreprise en matière de mise en œuvre de systèmes numériques avancés, de prise de décision basée sur les données et d’innovations marketing alimentées par l’IA. Trois rôles clés permettront d’accélérer l’expansion de l’entreprise dans les domaines du marketing d’affiliation, des partenariats stratégiques et des canaux de vente numériques. Ces innovations devraient permettre d’augmenter les revenus, d’étendre la portée de l’entreprise sur les marchés nationaux et internationaux et de créer 10 à 16 nouveaux emplois dans le nord du Canada, contribuant ainsi à doubler l’emploi autochtone dans la communauté de Fort Smith.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Expected Results (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Federal Riding
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding (French)
Territoires du Nord-Ouest
Federal Riding Number
61001
NAICS Code
315281
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Programme emploi jeunesse
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme Emploi-jeunesse du PARI contribue à accroître le bassin de personnes hautement qualifiées, fait la promotion des études supérieures, démontre le leadership fédéral grâce aux investissements effectués dans l’acquisition des compétences requises pour répondre aux besoins de l’économie du savoir et facilite la transition des jeunes hautement qualifiés vers un marché du travail en évolution rapide.
Recipient Business Number
795792092
Recipient City
Fort Smith|Fort Smith
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Aurora Heat, Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Aurora Heat Inc
Recipient Postal Code
X0E 0P0
Recipient Province or Territory
NT
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1033665