NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
Canada
Data analytics facility in Ottawa
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Fee-for-service facility offering data cleaning, integration and management, as well as exploratory data analysis, modelling and prediction, and visualization and decision support.
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-Agriculture and livestock: Quenching winemakers' thirst for canopy knowledge with AI; predicting milk production -Health: AI‑assisted diagnosis and prognosis of COVID‑19 using medical images (COVID‑Net) -Industry 4.0: Gleaning data from legacy equipment -Infrastructure and transportation: Internet of things train model; analyzing traffic for the ports of Montreal and Vancouver; prioritizing road maintenance -Process efficiency: Predicting drug shortages for pharmacies; using alternative data sources to monitor tourism in real time
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$75,000
Using alternative data sources to monitor tourism in real time
$85,000
Developing an AI system to prioritize road maintenance
$95,000
AI-assisted diagnosis and prognosis of COVID‑19 using medical images at a Montreal hospital
$45,000
Quenching winemakers' thirst for canopy knowledge with AI for optimized vineyard management
$90,000
Leveraging IoT to analyze traffic for the ports of Montreal and Vancouver
$65,000
Using AI to predict milk production for dairy farmers
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The eligibility criteria for this grant include: 1. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 2. Large and multinational enterprises (MNEs) 3. Public sector organizations, specifically the NRC AI Accelerator for the Government of Canada 4. Universities and colleges These organizations can work with the NRC's Data Analytics Centre to extract valuable insights from their data and benefit from services such as exploratory data analysis, modeling and prediction, visualization and decision support, IoT and big data analysis, high-performance computing, and AI consultation services.
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The NRC's Data Analytics Centre collaborates with organizations across different sectors to leverage data analytics for strategic business value. Eligible entities benefit from tailored support to enhance data insight capabilities.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking data-driven strategies.
- Large and multinational enterprises (MNEs) aiming for advanced analytics applications.
- Public sector entities involved in data analytics for operational improvements.
- Universities and colleges interested in collaborative research and development projects.
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This grant can be utilized for engaging in collaborative projects that leverage advanced data analytics, AI, and high-performance computing across various sectors. Eligible activities focus on enhancing analytical capabilities, developing robust AI models, and implementing data-driven strategies to address industry-specific challenges.
- Exploratory data analysis to define objectives and conduct feasibility studies.
- Development and application of machine learning models and prediction techniques.
- Visualization and decision support using advanced data analytics techniques.
- Implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analysis projects.
- Utilization of high-performance computing (HPC) resources for data-intensive research.
- Consultation on organizational data strategies and artificial intelligence integration.
- Sector-specific projects like AI-assisted medical image diagnosis and infrastructure IoT models.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation based on the project's alignment with the funding program's objectives
- Selection criteria include overall impact, innovative approach, feasibility, and expertise of the team
- Additional consideration for projects that demonstrate potential for commercialization or societal benefits
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- Contact the NRC's Data Analytics Centre
- Discuss your project proposal with the experts
- Submit your grant application with all the necessary documentation
- Wait for the evaluation process and decision
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Data Analytics Centre offers access to high-performance computing facilities, visualization rooms, and AIoT demonstration platforms to enhance research and project outcomes.
- Collaboration opportunities are available with experts in diverse fields such as AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and big data.
- The Centre works with both private and public sector organizations, suggesting a broad application scope for grant projects.
- Students are welcomed annually through employment and co-op programs, providing additional resource and partnership opportunities.
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Leverage Cutting-edge Data Analytics for Strategic Growth
The NRC's Data Analytics Centre offers a unique opportunity for organizations to extract actionable insights from their data using state-of-the-art analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. Our experts collaborate with businesses across various sectors to develop bespoke AI solutions that drive strategic growth and support informed decision-making.
Maximizing Business Potential with NRC's Data Analytics Centre
The National Research Council's (NRC) Data Analytics Centre serves as a powerhouse of innovation, empowering organizations to tap into the uncharted potential of their datasets. By engaging with this Centre, enterprises—be they small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or large multinational corporations—can access cutting-edge amenities tailored to explore, model, and predict data patterns that inform pivotal business decisions. With a diverse range of services offered, the Centre is adept at taking organizations through all stages of analytical maturity, ensuring each client derives maximal value from their data assets.
At the cornerstone of the Data Analytics Centre’s offerings is its ability to perform comprehensive exploratory data analysis. This involves working closely with clients to define clear objectives, conduct feasibility studies, and develop detailed work plans that align with business goals. These foundational steps are crucial for setting the stage for deeper, more complex analytics endeavors that the Centre is renowned for.
Modelling and prediction—a key service provided—leverages advanced multivariate statistics, machine learning, and pattern recognition techniques to unlock insights previously hidden in vast data troves. These sophisticated methods not only identify trends and patterns but also yield predictive capabilities that are essential for strategic planning.
The Centre is also at the forefront of high-stakes innovation with its IoT and big data analysis services. This enables businesses to harness the ever-growing influx of data from connected devices and sensors scattered across various operational landscapes, thus driving efficiencies and enhancing decision-making frameworks. For instance, industries such as agriculture, health, and infrastructure have already benefited significantly through partnership projects, ranging from AI-assisted medical diagnoses to predictive modeling for road maintenance priorities.
High-performance computing capabilities are another pillar of the services provided by the Centre, housed in a secure and climate-controlled computation room known as 'the Bridge'. This space is optimized for high-level computation jobs, providing adjustable configurations to meet bespoke customer demands, including GPU capabilities for intensive computation tasks.
Crucially, the Centre’s expert team, led by esteemed professionals such as Stéphane Tremblay and Yvan Gauthier, bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application. These experts, alongside others in the team, drive the innovation journey, ensuring state-of-the-art solutions are grounded in robust theoretical knowledge combined with practical, real-world applications.
Not to be overlooked is the Centre’s compelling AI consultation services that guide organizations in developing strategies that incorporate AI into their operations sustainably and strategically. Through these insights, companies can effectively navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation, ensuring their place at the cutting-edge of their respective industries.
Encapsulating the NRC Data Analytics Centre’s mission is the provision of holistic services that foster data-driven transformations across public and private sectors. Academic institutions, start-ups, and government bodies alike find powerful allies in the Centre's offerings, enabling them to leverage data as a strategic asset in new and unprecedented ways. Organizations looking to jumpstart or accelerate their journey in data analytics and AI can consider the NRC's Data Analytics Centre as a pivotal partner in realizing their visions for innovation and growth.
