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AI for Productivity Challenge program
AI adoption for industrial productivity
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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Location
Canada
Overview
The AI for Productivity Challenge program supports eligible collaborators in Canada through the National Research Council of Canada to advance AI adoption in clean technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. It focuses on collaboration in AI innovation hubs and digital sandboxes, high-TRL prototypes tested in operational environments, and deployment of new technologies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly AI and computing systems.
- Use AI to improve productivity and environmental sustainability across agricultural and industrial value chains.
- Accelerate discovery and product development in target sectors.
- Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous peoples and support inclusive participation.
- Develop practical AI tools and secure collaborative platforms for experimentation and validation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible collaborators with complementary expertise.
Additional information
- Program duration: 2026-2033.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AI for Productivity Challenge program Program
What is the AI for Productivity Challenge program?
The AI for Productivity Challenge program supports eligible collaborators in Canada through the National Research Council of Canada to advance AI adoption in clean technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. It focuses on collaboration in AI innovation hubs and digital sandboxes, high-TRL prototypes tested in operational environments, and deployment of new technologies.
Who is eligible for the AI for Productivity Challenge program program?
To be eligible for the AI for Productivity Challenge program program, you must:
The project must focus on clean technology, agriculture, or manufacturing.
The project must involve high-TRL AI prototypes tested in an operational environment.
What expenses are eligible under AI for Productivity Challenge program?
Develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly AI and computing systems.
Use AI to improve productivity and environmental sustainability across agricultural and industrial value chains.
Accelerate discovery and product development in target sectors.
Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous peoples and support inclusive participation.
Develop practical AI tools and secure collaborative platforms for experimentation and validation.
Who can I contact for more information about the AI for Productivity Challenge program?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.AIProductivity-IAProductivite.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the AI for Productivity Challenge program available?
The AI for Productivity Challenge program program is available across Canada.
Is the AI for Productivity Challenge program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AI for Productivity Challenge program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AI for Productivity Challenge program?
AI for Productivity Challenge program is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)