Services
Expertises
Resources
Who we are

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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    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)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Corée : Robotique intelligente et IA avancée

    Funding for Québec–Korea robotics and AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec–Arab Republic of Egypt Cooperation Project Call 2024-2025

    Support for Quebec-Egypt cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    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)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia

    Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    BC, Canada
  • Get grants for artificial intelligence in Canada for your business

    Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027

    Funding for tourism development and digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Research grants - nurses in Canada

    Funding for clinical nursing research in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Canada
  • Platform

    Discovery at scale.

    Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
  • The Spencer Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Research Grants on Education: Large

    Supports education research projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Department of National Defence (DND) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Robot Round-up: Advanced Robotics Platforms and Solutions

    Canadian robotics contest for defence solutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge

    Funding for Canadian IoT product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 37% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Turn funding opportunities for artificial intelligence in Canada into strong applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

    AI and data science training for Canadian youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Memorial University - School of Graduate Studies (SGS) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    SGS Graduate Internship Program

    Part-time graduate internships with external employers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. John's, NL, Canada
  • SheBoot logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    SheBoot

    Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • PS43 Foundation (PS43) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Siakam EdTech Engine

    Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

    Supports small food processors to scale up operations
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Platform

    Your AI grant expert.

    Meet Charles. An AI trained specifically for grants. Get instant answers to complex qualification questions.
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

    International collaborative R&D in advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SPARC Ignite Grants

    Funding for new bone and joint health research collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Support Program — Independent Safe Sport Mechanism

    Funding for an independent safe sport mechanism
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $10,000,000 to $50,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Need help applying for grants for artificial intelligence in Canada?

    Get guidance to assess program fit, required documents, and the steps involved in applying.

  • Telus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Stand With Owners — Telus Business

    Canadian business contest with prizes and exposure
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of Justice logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

    Victim support funding for research and training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Never miss an opportunity.

    Funding cycles open and close within days. Our real-time engine monitors policy changes and alerts you as soon as a new matching opportunity appears.
  • TECHNATION (TECHNATION) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Find funding programs for artificial intelligence in Canada that fit your project

    Share your project context to review funding options that may match your goals.

  • Fast Forward (ffwd) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The Accelerator

    Support for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $25,000
    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)Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Neuro Open Science Grants

    Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training grants for coaches game plan

    Funding for athlete coach education
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
  • Volta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Volta AI

    Support for AI supply chain ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP)

    International volunteer mandates for Canadians
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Claims

    Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
    Eligible Funding
    From $150 to $5,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

    Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Get grants for artificial intelligence in Canada for your business

    Tell us about your business and project so we can identify relevant funding programs and practical next steps.

  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

    AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    From $525,000 to $2,100,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
    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)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · 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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Platform

    Discovery at scale.

    Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.