The Business Benefits Finder Daily Web Crawler and Daily Web Scraper is an artificial intelligence system developed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to automatically discover and extract information about government business-support programs at federal and provincial levels. The system uses machine learning and natural language processing to continuously scan official government websites, extract relevant program details, and provide structured data for government employees to review before publication on the Business Benefits Finder portal.
This system addresses a significant operational challenge: manually identifying and updating thousands of business support program entries is time-consuming and prone to delays. By automating the discovery and extraction process, the system improves the accuracy, timeliness, and comprehensiveness of program listings available to Canadian businesses seeking funding and support opportunities. The system currently operates in production and does not process personal information.
Government employees use this system to streamline their workflow and ensure that Canadian businesses have access to the most current information about available support programs. The system enhances government efficiency while maintaining human oversight through a review process before any data is published.
