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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
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  • Global Innovation Clusters (GIC)
  • Scale AI Cluster
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Get funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of collaborative projects that accelerate the adoption or commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) for supply chains, when your SME partners with other Scale AI members.

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Scale AI does not specify particular geographical restrictions for eligibility in the context provided. The thrust is on projects aligning with AI adoption and commercialization goals.
  • Companies operating within Canada, as the initiative aims to enhance Canada's AI ecosystem.
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$25,000

Implement real-time data integration for logistics management

$50,000

Integrate AI for demand forecasting in retail supply chains

$50,000

Develop AI system for predictive disruption analysis in transport

$45,000

Create AI system for improved sourcing and procurement

$50,000

Use AI for traceability and visibility in food supply chain

$45,000

Develop AI-powered scheduling system for manufacturing operations

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria focusing on the applicant's role in AI technology adoption and value chain enhancement.
  • The applicant must be a value chain operator or AI solutions provider.
  • The applicant can belong to a wide range of sectors such as consumer goods and retail, industrial goods and manufacturing, transport and logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure and construction.
  • Projects must include more than one participant, with at least one being a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 full-time employees.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Value chain operators and AI solutions providers across various sectors such as consumer goods and retail, industrial goods and manufacturing, transport and logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure and construction are eligible to apply for Scale AI funding. Applicants must engage in innovative, collaborative projects leveraging AI to improve value chains, with the involvement of at least one SME (small- or medium-sized enterprise with fewer than 500 full-time employees).

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant supports projects that aim to boost industry productivity and competitiveness through the adoption and commercialization of AI technologies. It encourages collaborative efforts across various industries to enhance value chains using AI.
  • Projects using AI to improve value chain effectiveness, facilitating collaboration among solution adopters, product companies, service providers, academia, and consultants.
  • Innovative projects that introduce incremental AI developments and generate new foreground intellectual property.
  • AI projects endorsed by executives with prior validation of technical feasibility, ensuring sufficient expertise to implement AI solutions.
  • Projects that strategically align with Scale AI’s objectives, presenting a broader ecosystem impact beyond the individual business.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of AI adoption or commercialization projects.
  • Salaries, wages, or contracts for carrying out project activities.
  • Costs of purchasing or renting equipment, supplies, or services critical to the project.
  • Dissemination costs vital for the performance of the project.
  • Capital expenditures linked to the objectives of the project agreement and vital for the success of the project.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
  • Team and project management plan (25%).
  • Business impact (20%).
  • Strategic alignment to Scale AI’s strategic plan (30%).
  • Ecosystem impact (25%).

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  • Step 1: Participate in Info Session
    • Register for and attend a Scale AI information webinar held every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. EST.
    • Validate that your project meets the selection criteria during the session.
    • Connect with the Scale AI investment team to discuss next steps and gather necessary details.
  • Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
    • Identify and collaborate with project partners, including at least one SME (<500 FTEs).
    • Draft a comprehensive project proposal highlighting alignment with Scale AI’s strategic objectives.
    • Ensure the proposal covers collaboration, incremental innovation, and project readiness.
    • Prepare a project management plan and assess the business and ecosystem impacts.
  • Step 3: Submit Application
    • Compile all required documents and evidence supporting your project’s objectives and feasibility.
    • Submit the application through the Scale AI platform as per their guidelines.
  • Step 4: Review Process
    • Engage with the Scale AI investment team during the selection process.
    • Respond promptly to any feedback or requests for additional information.
  • Step 5: Confirmation and Membership
    • Upon selection, become a Scale AI member to access funding and further support.
    • Receive detailed feedback on your project application and finalize funding agreements.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Projects usually last from 12 to 18 months, but there is no maximum duration as long as the timeline in the project agreement is adhered to.
  • The funding from Scale AI is in the form of a grant and does not need to be repaid.
  • Non-members can apply for funding, but membership is required to receive funding if the project is selected.
  • Scale AI does not require patent applications to be submitted for IP protection.
  • Projects must have more than one participant, with at least one being an SME.

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AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)

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info@scaleai.ca

Apply to this program