Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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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.
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- Highest funding potential
SRF - Government funding for food processing, supply chain and manufacturing projects
- Quickest win
SCALE AI — Acceleration
- Best competitive position
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
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Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs
341 programs available
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AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC), Scale AI Cluster, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding for collaborative AI value-chain projectsEligible Funding- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationCanada 
Tax CreditsOpenDevelopment of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Support for AI-enabled electronic business developmentEligible Funding- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Support for digital diagnostics and implementation planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Supports investment projects for productivity and expansionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : March 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenGlobal Innovation Clusters
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projectsEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 17, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenStrategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA
Funding for sustainable business growth projectsEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital TransformationCanada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCanadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Supports sector-wide agricultural innovation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR - Component 5
Financing for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investmentsEligible Funding- From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada 
Expert AdviceOpenJACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligenceEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEsEligible Funding- Up to 0.9% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenIndustrial AI Readiness Program
Supports manufacturers adopting industrial AIEligible Funding- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : June 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businessesEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec City — Major projects
Funding for major investment projects in Quebec CityEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Advanced Manufacturing program
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada 
Grant and FundingOpenLaval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development
Technological support to optimize manufacturing innovation through artificial intelligenceEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationLaval, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: AI Solutions Category
Funding for manufacturing digitization and AI solutionsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationLaval, Quebec, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Supports food processing and supply chain resilienceEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationTimeline- Open Date : March 9, 2026
Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Mission, Quebec, Canada- Platform
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- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenProductivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!
Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
Funding for productivity and digital innovation projectsEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyOntario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Financing — Technology
Technology equipment financing for businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationCanada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCanadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&DEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenCENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Validate software technologies in living labsEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationCanada- Grant and FundingOpen
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component Equipment
Digital transformation support for Laval manufacturersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationLaval, Quebec, Canada 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenOPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovationEligible Funding- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in AlbertaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Open Date : March 15, 2024
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Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Productivity funding for Alberta manufacturersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : June 15, 2022
Canada - Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Forestry Support Program
Financing and advisory support for forestry businessesEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $25,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenBurroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Support for interdisciplinary early-career researchersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 560,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationTimeline- Closing date : August 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program
Support for clean agtech validation and commercializationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : August 14, 2026
- Closing date : August 14, 2026
Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AIEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 26, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenChild Sexual Abuse Programme
Funding for child protection and prevention initiativesEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyCanada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Quebec, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminiumEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDevelopment and Predevelopment Funding
Funding for linear project development and predevelopmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : September 15, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpenDigital Technology Cluster
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenExport 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenGlobalstars
International R&D collaboration for high-tech and sustainabilityEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationCanada- Grant and FundingOpen
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs
Research on early CAF mental health supportEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyTimeline- Closing date : August 4, 2028
Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenKnowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition - Changing Nature of Security and Conflict
Synthesizes research on security and conflictEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $78,000
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyTimeline- Closing date : December 3, 2026
Canada- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LIFT — Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology
Consulting and financing for advanced technologyEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationCanada 
Grant and FundingOpenLMS Foundation — Student Scholarships and STEM Awards
Student recognition for perseverance and STEMEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationTimeline- Open Date : January 21, 2026
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Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenMaRS — Supply AI
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator programEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyOntario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenMEDTEQ+ — Impact
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in QuebecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2026
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partnersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationCanada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility
Astronomy data management and research facilityEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyBC, Canada - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
Photonic device fabrication servicesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationOttawa, Ontario, Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Data Analytics Centre research facility
AI and data analytics support for organizationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationCanada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
Support for medical device innovationEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationCanada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&DEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationNL, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 31, 2023
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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Support for Quebec official language minority communitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenOther Initiatives Program (OIP)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interestEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenOVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowshipsEligible Funding- From $35,000 to $70,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 6, 2022
Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Support for automotive and mobility internshipsEligible Funding- From $30,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 4, 2022
Ontario, Canada - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research expertsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Support for R&D Organizations – 33rd, 34th and 35th Calls for Projects 2026–2027
Funding for metal transformation R&D projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in QuebecEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoptionEligible Funding- From $250,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 0.9% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenRegional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027
Funding for tourism development and digital transformationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 26, 2026
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Grant and FundingOpenResearch grants in health and occupational safety
Occupational health and safety research fundingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 360,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Closing date : September 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $125,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Canada
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationSaskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
AI and data science training for Canadian youthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenStand With Owners — Telus Business
Canadian business contest with prizes and exposureEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : June 2, 2026
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingOpenStartup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with fundingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationCanada- Grant and FundingOpen
Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals
Funding for critical minerals innovation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenSynchronex
Innovation support across QuebecEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startupsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationMarkham, Ontario, Canada - Platform
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Grant and FundingOpenWTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
Leadership program for AI transformationEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovatorsEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenPROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiumsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Open Date : July 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canadian cleantech in mining mission to Chile – October 18 to 23, 2026
Trade mission for Canadian cleantech firms in miningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonEnterprise Fund
Business development funding for Ontario creative companiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications
AI compliance checking for building permitsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : July 7, 2026
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenClosing SoonOntario Creates — Enterprise Fund
Supports innovative business growth in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SRF - Government funding for food processing, supply chain and manufacturing projects
Supports food-system modernization and resilienceEligible Funding- From $10,000,000 to $50,000,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingOpening SoonLearn 2 Earn
Paid employment training and job support for Edmonton youth with barriersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesEdmonton, Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
NRC IRAP – AI Assist
Supports Canadian SMEs in adopting and integrating advanced AI solutionsEligible Funding- From $750,000 to $10,500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationCanada - Platform
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NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
- Up to 0.4% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 17, 2025
- Closing date : July 17, 2025
Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Supports scientific culture and innovation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : June 27, 2025
- Closing date : July 22, 2025
Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Canada - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Support for evaluating innovative health technologiesEligible Funding- From $500,000 to $700,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : March 13, 2026
- Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedArtificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
AI for Canadian energy innovationEligible Funding- From $500,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationCanada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital TransformationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Timeline- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Supports collaborative R&D addressing major Canadian policy challengesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancementEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationTimeline- Open Date : July 3, 2025
- Closing date : August 14, 2025
Ontario, 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.