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AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Funding for collaborative AI value-chain projects
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Get funding to support collaborative AI projects for value chains. Up to 40% of eligible project expenses can be reimbursed for approved projects focused on AI adoption or commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- AI adoption projects for value chains.
- Commercialization of AI-based products.
- Collaborative projects that improve business performance through AI.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Value chain operators.
- AI solutions providers.
- Consumer goods and retail.
- Industrial goods and manufacturing.
- Transport and logistics.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and contracts for project activities.
- Equipment, supplies, and services needed for the project.
- Dissemination costs.
- Capital expenditures tied to the project agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Scale AI’s investment team after submission.
- Projects are assessed against fixed selection criteria by a selection committee.
- Selected projects are then reviewed by a ratification board.
- Applicants may be asked to respond to feedback before a decision.
Additional information
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) Program
What is the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)?
Get funding to support collaborative AI projects for value chains. Up to 40% of eligible project expenses can be reimbursed for approved projects focused on AI adoption or commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program?
To be eligible for the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program, you must:
Collaborative project.
At least one SME.
Aligned with AI value chains.
What expenses are eligible under AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)?
AI adoption projects for value chains.
Commercialization of AI-based products.
Collaborative projects that improve business performance through AI.
Who can I contact for more information about the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)?
You can contact Global Innovation Clusters (GIC) by email at info@scaleai.ca.
Where is the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) available?
The AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program is available across Canada.
Is the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) is a Grant and Funding