UBC Mitacs Partner Contribution

The City of Vancouver intends to award a direct‑award contract to Mitacs Inc. to manage ECAP funding for a research partnership with the University of British Columbia. The project will develop a Canadian‑specific seismic‑risk prioritization software tool to assess earthquake hazard and consequences across the City’s REFM building portfolio (≈ 700 structures). The City expects to save roughly $2 M CAD by avoiding commercial consulting and licensing fees, with Mitacs matching the City’s $75,000 CAD contribution. • Scope: Design, develop, test, and deliver a GIS‑enabled seismic‑risk prioritization application for municipal building assets. • Funding: $75,000 CAD City contribution, matched dollar‑for‑dollar by Mitacs under the Accelerate program. • Timeline: Notices open 25 Jun 2026; proposals sealed 09 Jul 2026. Project start listed as 25 Jun 2026; duration not specified but typical research‑development cycles are 6‑12 months. • Deliverables: Fully functional software tool, documentation, and training resources for City staff; interim milestones for fund release. • Benefits: Estimated $2 M CAD cost avoidance, enhanced seismic risk management for approximately 700 municipal buildings.