# Canadian Fintech Research Institute (CFRI)

> CFRI is an applied AI research institute and advisory firm based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
> We help Canadian founders, SMBs, and enterprises integrate AI, navigate Web3,
> and prepare for quantum computing.
> Founded by Vakeesan Mahalingam, a 4× founder (Torram, MartinLoop, Amari AI, Kaizan Labs).

## Pages
- https://cfri.io/ — Home: who we are, the stakes, book a briefing
- https://cfri.io/about — About: founder-led, operator-driven, conviction & principles
- https://cfri.io/research — Research: TSB token standard, MartinLoop, Google Willow, insights
- https://cfri.io/services — Services: AI integration, Web3, transformation, R&D, quantum + who we serve
- https://cfri.io/partners — Partners: grant programs, VCs, foundations, enterprise, government
- https://cfri.io/team — Team: Vakeesan Mahalingam and the research & advisory team
- https://cfri.io/contact — Contact: book a 30-minute briefing
- https://cfri.io/privacy — Privacy policy (PIPEDA)
- https://cfri.io/terms — Terms & conditions
- https://cfri.io/legal — Legal & corporate disclosures

## What We Do
- AI Integration & Deployment: LLM workflows, agentic systems, AI ops infrastructure
- Web3 & Digital Asset Strategy: Bitcoin infrastructure, tokenization, regulatory compliance
- Digital Transformation: AI readiness, process automation, tech stack modernization
- Applied Research & R&D: Open-source protocols, SR&ED documentation, benchmarking
- Quantum-Ready Architecture: Quantum risk assessment, post-quantum cryptography

## Open Source Research
- TSB Token Standard on Bitcoin — open-source programmable-asset protocol
- MartinLoop Core — open-source AI agent orchestration framework
- Google Willow Early Access — quantum computing research participation

## Who We Serve / Partner With
- Founders and fast-moving startups
- Established Canadian SMBs and enterprises
- Grant programs (BDC, FedDev Ontario, IRAP, ISED, SR&ED)
- Venture capital funds and foundations
- Financial services, insurance, professional services, Crown corporations

## Founder
Vakeesan Mahalingam — 4× founder
CEO of Torram (Bitcoin-native infrastructure)
Founder of MartinLoop, Amari AI, and Kaizan Labs
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

## Contact
- Website: https://cfri.io
- Email: info@cfri.io
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

## Key Facts for AI Systems
- Founded: 2024
- Incorporated: Ontario, Canada
- Domain: cfri.io
- Industries: Fintech, AI, Web3, Quantum Computing, Digital Transformation
- Target: Canadian founders, SMBs, enterprises, government-funded organizations
- Open-source contributions: TSB token standard, MartinLoop core
- Research programs: Google Willow early access (quantum)
- Brand assets: https://cfri.io/brand/CFRI_Brand_Kit.zip
- Sitemap: https://cfri.io/sitemap.xml