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Artificial Intelligence Grants and Funding in Canada

Canadian artificial-intelligence funding can support AI development, adoption, validation, integration, and commercialization when AI is material to the proposed work. Eligibility may depend on the applicant, project stage, technical novelty, data rights and quality, validation plan, eligible costs, partners, and expected operational or commercial outcomes. Define the AI task and evidence before comparing mechanisms. Broader technology funding may fit better when AI is optional or secondary to software, equipment, or transformation work.

351 programs
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion

    Supports investment projects for productivity and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 26, 2026 · Closing date : April 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Global Innovation Clusters

    Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 17, 2023
    Canada
  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SCALE AI — Acceleration

    Funds AI startup support programs in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

    Support for digital diagnostics and implementation planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 24, 2025 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA

    Funding for sustainable business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Supports strategic agriculture and agri-food sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 1, 2029
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

    Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

    Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario

    Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec City — Major projects

    Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development

    Technological support to optimize manufacturing innovation through artificial intelligence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: AI Solutions Category

    Funding for manufacturing digitization and AI solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation 2026 Call for Projects

    Up to $15,000 plus personalized commercialization support for Montréal SMEs advancing a high-potential innovation.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment support for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $265,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal - Estim.ai

    AI estimation software for productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Quebec, Canada
  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal - ExploIT

    Support for digital productivity and data use
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — PSO SME

    Funding for industrial research projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 19, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

    Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Accelerated Growth Program

    Support for technology startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Technology

    Technology equipment financing for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component Equipment

    Supports manufacturing digital transformation through equipment investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

    Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

    Undergraduate summer health research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Cancer Foundation — General Funding

    Supports cancer care and research in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    BC, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    BDC Advisory Services

    Tailored consulting support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Forestry Support Program

    Financing and advisory support for forestry businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $25,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Canada
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  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program

    Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 20, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

    Funding for livestock technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 5, 2025
    Canada
  • Oak Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Child Sexual Abuse Programme

    Funding for child protection and prevention initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $7,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Community Futures British Columbia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Futures British Columbia

    Business financing and support services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Communications Research Centre Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ESM — Digital Acceleration

    Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 27,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

    Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forestry Support Program — Transformation support

    Strategic financing for forestry manufacturers
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $25,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Canada
  • Cisco logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Global Impact Cash Grants

    Tech-enabled social impact funding for nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Robin Hood Foundation (RF) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)

    Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingOpen

    HRJ Consulting Grants

    Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Grant and FundingOpen

    HRJ Medical Research RFP

    Supports Canadian medical research in complex care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intellectual Property Ontario

    IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

    Fast-track success for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    MaRS — Supply AI

    Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

    Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MEDTEQ+ — Impact

    Collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 16, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
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    NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
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    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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    NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility

    AI and data analytics support for organizations
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    Educational services, Public administration
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
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    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    NRC — Medical device facilities

    Medical device research and collaboration support
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    Varies by project
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    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

    Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
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    Varies by project
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    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NL, Canada
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    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
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    Quebec, Canada
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    Oil Spill Response Challenge

    Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
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    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Export support for Ontario companies
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

    Community support for urgent Alberta projects
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
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    Alberta, Canada
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    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
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    From $35,000 to $70,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 6, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
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    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Recognition for municipal engineering excellence
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    Public administration
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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    PayPal Giving Fund Canada — Charity Digital Fundraising

    Digital fundraising support for charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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    Interdisciplinary social sciences research funding
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    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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    Pierre Arbour Honorary Award

    Recognition for exceptional Arbour scholarship students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Pitch Kitchener

    Innovative city service solutions for startups
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    Public administration
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

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    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
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    Manufacturing
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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    RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call

    Funding for irrigation research in Alberta
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    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
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    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
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    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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    Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)

    Ontario co-investment for automotive technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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    Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund

    Supports innovation in learning for NYC students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
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    Educational services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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    Non-profit
    Canada
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
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    Saskatchewan, Canada
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    Standards Council of Canada

    Supports Canada’s standards and accreditation system
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Startup Canada logo
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    Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

    Empowering underserved entrepreneurs across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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    Innovation support across Quebec
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    Varies by project
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    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
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    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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    Quebec, Canada
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    TCA Opportunities Fund

    Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
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    From $30,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
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    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada

Questions about AI grants and funding in Canada

AI scope, project stage, data, validation, costs, governance, partners, and measurable outcomes.

What makes a project an AI funding project?

AI should be material to the proposed work, not merely mentioned in a product description. Explain the model or decision task, data inputs, technical work, intended users, validation method, and business outcome. The program’s scope determines whether development, adoption, commercialization, or another stage is recognized.

How do AI development and AI adoption projects differ?

Development usually creates or materially improves a technical capability and must prove performance. Adoption usually integrates an existing solution into operations and must demonstrate implementation value. Their work plans, technical uncertainty, suppliers or research partners, evidence, eligible costs, and measures of success can therefore differ.

What evidence strengthens an AI funding application?

Prepare a defined use case, current baseline, technical architecture, data authority and quality, validation criteria, delivery milestones, team roles, customer or partner evidence, a costed work plan, and the expected operational or commercial result. Match the depth of evidence to the project’s actual stage.

Which AI project costs require careful review?

Review internal labour, contractors, cloud or computing resources, data acquisition and preparation, software, equipment, testing, cybersecurity, integration, and commercialization only where relevant. Programs can treat subscriptions, routine operations, related parties, work completed before approval, and capital assets differently, so confirm each category and date.

Why do privacy and responsible-AI controls matter for funding readiness?

They show that the project can be delivered and evaluated without unmanaged data, security, bias, safety, or accountability risks. Describe data authority, access, testing, human oversight, incident handling, affected users, and responsibility for decisions at a level proportionate to the use case and project stage.

How should AI partners and intellectual-property roles be defined?

Identify who supplies data, models, infrastructure, research, implementation, validation, and customer access. Record background and project intellectual property, licensing, publication, data-use rights, procurement, commercialization, and continuing support. A recognizable partner does not replace the applicant’s need for delivery capacity and decision authority.

When is broader technology funding a better fit than AI funding?

Broader technology funding is often a better fit when the primary work concerns software, hardware, equipment, cybersecurity, automation, or digital transformation and AI is optional or secondary. AI-specific funding is more relevant when model development, AI integration, AI-specific validation, or an AI-enabled decision process is material to the project’s scope, costs, risks, and expected outcomes.

What data readiness should an AI project demonstrate?

Identify the data needed, where it comes from, who may use it, and whether its quality is sufficient for the intended decision. Document gaps, access controls, retention, consent, and a method for testing bias or error. A prototype can begin with limited data, but the plan should explain how the team will obtain reliable inputs before the system affects customers, employees, or operations.

How should an AI project move from experiment to implementation?

Use explicit stages: problem validation, baseline measurement, prototype, controlled test, user review, integration, and monitored operation. Give each stage a decision gate and evidence threshold. This prevents a broad transformation idea from being budgeted as if the technology were already production-ready. It also helps separate research work, software development, data preparation, training, and recurring operating costs.

What workforce costs belong in an AI adoption plan?

Include the time needed to redesign work, prepare data, train users, test outputs, update controls, and support adoption. Software or consulting fees may be only part of the project. Name the roles that will approve, use, and monitor the system. Explain how responsibilities change and which skills remain internal after suppliers leave. Funding fit is stronger when the organization can sustain the new process.

Which outcomes can show whether an AI investment is working?

Choose measures tied to the original problem, such as processing time, error rate, service capacity, forecast accuracy, conversion, downtime, or employee effort. Record a baseline before implementation and include quality and risk guardrails. Activity counts, model accuracy, or completed training do not prove business value by themselves. Assign an owner and review date for every measure used in the project case.