undefined

Grants and Funding in Artificial Intelligence in Canada

Optimize your processes, increase your efficiency with access to Canadian AI grants.

AI grants and funding in Canada have significantly increased, supporting research and innovation across various sectors. These programs aim to foster the growth of AI talent and development nationwide as well as implementing the technology in businesses.

90 opportunities available
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Funding for customized AI training
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Digital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • minCount
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From 1,500,000 to 3,200,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

Global Innovation Clusters
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Canada
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Accelerated Growth Program
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Support for technology startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Québec, Quebec
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Québec, Quebec
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • From 125,000 to 10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • 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
Quebec, Canada
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Quebec
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • 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)
Quebec, Quebec
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended
Montréal, Quebec
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From 4,000,000 to 10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
Startup in residence
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Accelerator for Canadian tech startups with expert-led support
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

DIANA — Challenge Call
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Accelerates dual-use technology solutions for critical NATO challenges
Eligible Funding
  • From 100,000 to 400,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Stimulating innovation to accelerate business growth
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
My Digital Success
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for a digital shift in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • 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)TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval, Quebec
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Laval, Quebec
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Québec, Quebec
Leverage innovative projects for significant financial support and enhanced business growth
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Québec, Quebec
Protein Industries Canada  — Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Accelerating the translation of AI research into commercial innovations, benefiting Canada's plant-based and agrifood sector.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Canada

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • From 5,000 to 10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • From 50 to 1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Expert AdviceOpen
Québec, Quebec
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Québec, Quebec
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Accelerate small business R&D with comprehensive financial support and commercialization pathways.
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Eligible Funding
  • 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
Ontario, Canada
Volta AI
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia, Canada

Volta AI

Volta
Helping artificial intelligence supply chain companies scale
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Nova Scotia, Canada
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

CQDM — PARTENAR-IA —  Academic
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta, Canada
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
NUMERIA program
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada
Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • From 1 to 2,100,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From 100,000 to 150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Grant and FundingClosed
Mauricie, Quebec
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • 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
Mauricie, Quebec
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
AI program for enhancing Alberta's healthcare innovation capabilities
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Alberta, Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Genomic precision health initiative for personalized Canadian healthcare
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From 100,000 to 1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
Standards Council of Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Support for businesses to develop and use standards and accreditation services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Supports coordinated health innovation ecosystem development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
Reshaping Energy Systems
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • minCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingArchived
Montreal, Quebec
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Montreal, Quebec
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan, Canada
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From 250,000 to 5,000,000
  • Up to 50% 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 projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saskatchewan, Canada

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec electricity R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for AI and quantum technology innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • 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
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Show production tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec show producers with refundable tax assistance
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supports early exploration activities for Aboriginal communities
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Gen AI Call for Projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Generative AI projects enhancing Canadian operational productivity
Eligible Funding
  • minCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supporting Aboriginal communities in advanced exploration and mine development
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From 25,000 to 150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
AI Expertise Program
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
AI and data science training for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Calgary, Alberta
Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Calgary, Alberta

Find the right AI grant for your business

Finance an increase in productivity with funding in machine learning

AI grants support the development and adoption of advanced technologies, fostering innovation across various sectors. These grants provide essential funding for businesses, researchers, and organizations to drive technological progress.

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ontario, Canada
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
MaRS — Supply AI
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Canada
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta, Canada
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta, Canada
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan, Canada
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saskatchewan, Canada
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Canada
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Canada
MTRIC — Start Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Centech Acceleration
Expert AdviceClosed
Canada
Advice for tech startups to accelerate AI solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Canada
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chicoutimi, Quebec
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • maxCount
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Chicoutimi, Quebec
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia, Canada
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Nova Scotia, Canada

Any questions about Artificial Intelligence grants?

Learn more about funding for Artificial Intelligence.

What types of projects are eligible for AI grant support in Canada?

How can Canadian organizations participate in global AI innovation programs?

Who are the primary grant administrators offering artificial intelligence programs in Canada?

What are the details of Canada's recent C$2.4 billion investment measures for the AI sector announced by Prime Minister Trudeau?

What types of AI-related projects (e.g., machine learning, robotics, NLP) are most likely to receive funding in Canada?

What is the typical timeline for securing an AI grant or funding approval in Canada, and how can applicants speed up the process?

What government programs are available to support AI adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada?

Are there specific initiatives to enhance Canada's AI infrastructure?

What support is available for AI startups in Canada?

How is Canada ensuring the responsible development and use of AI?

By Province

Artificial Intelligence Grants in Quebec
Commercialization Grants in Ontario for 2025
Commercialization Grants in Quebec for 2025
Digital Transformation Grants in Alberta
Digital Transformation Grants in Ontario
Digital Transformation Grants in Quebec
Grants for Digital Transformation in Ontario
Innovation Grants in Alberta
Innovation Grants in British Columbia
Innovation Grants in Quebec
Job Grants in Alberta
Job Grants in Ontario
Technology Grants in Alberta
Technology Grants in British Columbia
Technology Grants in New-Brunswick
Technology Grants in Ontario
Technology Grants in Quebec
Grants and Funding for Culture in Quebec
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Alberta
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Nova Scotia
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Ontario
Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in Quebec
Grants and Funding for Small businesses in British Columbia
Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Alberta
Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Ontario
Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Quebec
Grants and Funding in Alberta
Grants and Funding in British Columbia
Grants and Funding in Manitoba
Grants and Funding in Northern Canada
Grants and Funding in Ontario
Grants and Funding in Quebec
Grants and Funding in Saskatchewan
Grants for Construction in Québec
Manufacturing Grants in Ontario
Manufacturing Grants in Quebec
Quebec Wage Subsidies and Internsips in Quebec
Small Business Financing in Alberta
Small Business Financing in Ontario
Small Business Financing in Quebec
Tax Credits for Small Businesses in Ontario
Tax Credits for Small Businesses in Quebec
Tax Credits in Alberta
Tax Credits in British Columbia
Tax Credits in Ontario
Tax Credits in Quebec
Wage Subsidies and Internsips in Ontario