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Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption
Co-investment for AI skills and adoption
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $5 million in co-investment to support AI skills and adoption projects. It focuses on applied AI talent development, workforce training, and broader AI adoption across Canadian organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
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
- AI workforce development and applied AI talent training
- Work-integrated learning, internships, co-ops, and practicums
- AI adoption projects for broader organizational use
- Shared AI resources, collaborative learning networks, and responsible AI practices
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest template
- Full Project Proposal package
- Project budget with funding sources
- IP rationale and data governance information
- Master Project Agreement review materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies and multinational corporations registered to do business in Canada
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Non-federal Crown corporations with commercial revenue
- Research and post-secondary institutions
- Community organizations involved in AI adoption or workforce support
Who is not eligible
- Individual organizations applying alone without a consortium
- Projects focused only on internal training for a single organization
- Organizations without a Canadian business presence when seeking DIGITAL co-investment
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour, subcontractors, equipment, materials and supplies
- Travel, room rentals, user fees, and project-related telecommunication costs
- Dissemination, incremental insurance, and eligible capital expenditures
- Pre-approved foreign costs, IP protection costs, and certain legal or consulting fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval
- Overhead and routine operating costs
- Taxes, fines, penalties, and cancellation fees
- Building or land purchase and depreciation costs
- Internal training programs for individual organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- EOIs are reviewed for eligibility, fit, and readiness after the deadline.
- Only complete and eligible FPPs are evaluated by the Project Selection Committee.
- The committee may request a presentation or additional information.
- Successful consortia must sign a Master Project Agreement within 60 days.
- Final investment decisions are made by DIGITAL.
Additional information
- Only qualified applicants are invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- The program is currently closed.
- Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis.
- Digital’s team can provide guidance on eligibility and proposals upon request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption?
This program offers up to $5 million in co-investment to support AI skills and adoption projects. It focuses on applied AI talent development, workforce training, and broader AI adoption across Canadian organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption program, you must:
Industry-focused consortium of 3+ organizations
Project aligned with AI skills and adoption
Project completed by December 31, 2025
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption?
AI workforce development and applied AI talent training
Work-integrated learning, internships, co-ops, and practicums
AI adoption projects for broader organizational use
Shared AI resources, collaborative learning networks, and responsible AI practices
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption?
You can contact Canada's Digital Technology Cluster by email at DigitalLearningLab@digitalsupercluster.ca.
Where is the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption available?
The Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption is a Partnering and Collaboration