Derq expands AI traffic safety across Canada

September 15, 2025 — Canada — MIT spin-off Derq is partnering Tacel to expand availability of its AI-powered traffic safety and connected vehicle technology across Canada. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of Derq’s AI technology across Canadian cities. Tacel has a 46-year track record serving transportation agencies across the country.

Through the partnership, Canadian municipalities and transportation agencies will gain easier access to Derq’s ITS platform. This includes next-gen traffic detection, real-time safety insights, traffic performance monitoring, and V2X connected vehicle applications. Each is designed to detect in harsh conditions, analyse safety events, optimise traffic flow, prevent crashes before they happen, and protect vulnerable road users.

“Partnering with Tacel lets us bring our award-winning AI safety solutions to Canadian cities efficiently and effectively, building on deployments that have reduced crashes by more than 30% in other markets,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO and co-founder

“Canada represents a significant growth opportunity as cities nationwide pursue ambitious road safety and traffic efficiency goals while preparing for the future of connected and autonomous mobility,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO and co-founder of Derq. “Partnering with Tacel lets us bring our award-winning AI solutions to Canadian cities efficiently and effectively, building on deployments that have helped reduce crashes by more than 30% in other markets.”