NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
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.
Who is eligible
Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) Large and multinational enterprises (MNEs) Public sector: NRC AI Accelerator for the Government of Canada Universities and colleges
Eligible expenses
The NRC's Data Analytics Centre grant supports a wide range of eligible expenses for organizations working on AI and data analytics projects. Eligible expenses include:
- Data analysis software
- High-performance computing equipment
- Training and support for the implementation of AI solutions
- Visualization tools
- Data collection and processing services
Eligible projects & activities
-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
Evaluation & selection criteria
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
How to apply
- 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
Additional information
- The Data Analytics Centre works with a diverse range of organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large and multinational enterprises (MNEs), the public sector through the NRC AI Accelerator for the Government of Canada, and universities and colleges. - The team at the Data Analytics Centre includes experts in various fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, and signal processing. - The Centre offers facilities and equipment like the Computation Room, Visualization Room, and AI of Things room for research and demonstration purposes. - Students have the opportunity to participate in programs like the student employment program and co-op student program to gain experience in the data analytics field. - Contact information for business development officers, Pierre Charron and Marie-Frédérique Biron, is provided for inquiries and collaborations. - Additional datasets and software resources, including the COVID-Net ultrasound imaging datasets on NRC GitHub, are available for research and analysis.
Grant Summary
The NRC's Data Analytics Centre offers cutting-edge analytics services to extract strategic value from data through AI, machine learning, and data science for various sectors.
Grant Details
The NRC's Data Analytics Centre is a hub of expertise in AI, data science, and machine learning, focusing on analyzing big data to provide actionable insights. Their services include exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, visualization, IoT and big data analysis, HPC, and more, catering to SMEs, MNEs, public sectors, and academic institutions. The Centre aims to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, driving evidence-based decision-making and strategic value creation. Through state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated team members, and robust datasets, the NRC is at the forefront of advancing data analytics for impactful outcomes in various industries.
