Vivacity Technologies Selected for NRC IRAP Defence Funding to Advance Secure AI for National Security Applications

April 21, 2026, Kamloops - Vivacity Technologies is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), under its Defence Industry Assist (DIA) initiative. This funding will support the development of a next-generation Secure AI-Powered Document Sharing and Redaction System, designed to meet the evolving needs of Canada’s defence sector.

The project, titled Secure AI Document Sharing and Redaction System, focuses on building a Canadian-hosted platform that leverages artificial intelligence to automatically classify document sensitivity and redact protected information in alignment with Canadian defence protocols. The system is being designed to enable secure, auditable sharing of highly sensitive information across authorized entities, while maintaining full data sovereignty within Canada.

“This milestone reflects the growing importance of Canadian-built, sovereign dual-use technologies for the defence sector,” said George Emery, CEO for Vivacity Technologies. “Through this support, we are accelerating our ability to deliver secure, AI-driven solutions that address critical challenges in privacy, access to information, and national security.”

The platform builds on Vivacity’s existing work through its VivaCitadel product suite, including Freedom of Information (FOI) processing tools and AI-powered redaction and deduplication capabilities. As organizations increasingly require solutions that balance speed, accuracy, and security, Vivacity’s approach emphasizes scalable infrastructure and Canadian-owned AI models and source code.

Key objectives of the project include:

• Automating the classification and redaction of sensitive information in accordance with Canadian defence standards

• Enabling secure and fully auditable document sharing between authorized stakeholders

• Delivering a sovereign, scalable platform aligned with Canada’s digital modernization priorities

The initiative represents a dual-use technology advancement, bridging public sector requirements in access to information and privacy with the stringent demands of national defence.

Vivacity Technologies expects to advance development throughout 2026, with ongoing collaboration across government and industry partners.

Overview of Vivacity Technologies

As your trusted technology partner, Vivacity Technologies works to support your IT needs, acting as an extension of your team. Our clients include municipalities, SME’s, and First Nations organizations. We support our clients by developing next generation municipal software and providing IT consulting services to bridge the digital gap. Based in Canada, our team is made up of innovators and technologists who put our clients first and strive to lead the change so we can build a better tomorrow. Learn more here.

Overview of VivaCitadel:

VivaCitadel is Vivacity Technologies’ municipal data management solution that streamlines, tracks, and automates citizen Property Information Requests and Freedom of Information Requests. By breaking down data silos and removing the burdens of legacy systems, VivaCitadel allows municipalities to make more efficient use of their resources while delivering more transparent and simplified services to citizens. VivaCitadel helps municipalities improve the service delivery experience for staff and citizens alike. Learn more here.

Overview of the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market. Learn more here.

For more information please contact us at:

Angie Fleming, Business Development & Marketing Specialist 

Vivacity Technologies

Tel.: +1 250-733-0052

Email: angie@vvctec.com

www.vvctec.com