8831696 Canada Inc.

$115,500.00 CAD

≈ 18 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2018-2019
Agreement period
June 18, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2018-2019-Q2-910808

Published purpose

Build-A-Thing is dual purpose tool that is a consumer facing web based platform which connects companies, and marketers to freelancers through productized creative services (“public view”) and services hub entities (agencies, in-house marketing team) through an “Expert View” to independently scope projects or access products while leveraging talent selection. With scoped hours validated through machine learning and rates determined by freelancers this tool automates an otherwise lengthy process plagued by inconsistency and unrealistic expectations. The tool is designed to deepen the relationship and strengthen working conditions between this new labour force and those desiring creative services.

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