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Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports applied AI projects through co-investment of up to $250,000 per project. It focuses on Digital Service Agent use cases and consortium development projects that build market potential, commercialization, and global advantage.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia, Ontario
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
- Development of Digital Service Agent use case projects
- Consortium development for emerging Applied AI market opportunities
- Building and validating AI-enabled products, services, and platforms
- Market demonstration and commercialization of AI solutions
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Full Project Proposal
- Project budget
- Master Project Agreement
- Supporting documents for eligible costs and claims
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies and multinationals registered to do business in Canada
- AI technology product companies
- Industry partners and customers
- Academic and research partners
- Not-for-profit, post-secondary, and research institutions
Who is not eligible
- Foreign organizations without a registered business presence in Canada cannot be Project Leads.
- Associates are not eligible for funding.
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour costs for project work, including wages, salaries, and contracts
- Equipment purchase, rental, operation, and maintenance
- Materials, supplies, user fees, and incremental facility rentals
- Project-related travel, telecommunication, dissemination, and insurance costs
- Eligible legal, consulting, and IP protection costs with approval
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval
- Routine overhead and general operating costs
- Taxes, fines, penalties, and cancellation fees
- Building or land purchase costs
- Discretionary benefits, severance, entertainment, gifts, and lobbying costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- EOIs are reviewed by DIGITAL and assessed against program fit and quality.
- Strong EOIs may be invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Complete proposals are reviewed by an independent Project Selection Committee.
- Final investment decisions are made by DIGITAL based on the committee’s recommendations.
- Successful applicants then sign a Master Project Agreement before funding begins.
Additional information
- The call is now closed for concept submissions.
- EOIs are reviewed on a rolling basis, with responses generally provided within 3 weeks.
- A Non-Disclosure Agreement template is available for the EOI stage.
- Selected projects must sign a Master Project Agreement before funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage. 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 Horizon AI - Global Advantage?
This program supports applied AI projects through co-investment of up to $250,000 per project. It focuses on Digital Service Agent use cases and consortium development projects that build market potential, commercialization, and global advantage.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage program, you must:
Canadian lead organization
Consortium of three organizations
Aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage?
Development of Digital Service Agent use case projects
Consortium development for emerging Applied AI market opportunities
Building and validating AI-enabled products, services, and platforms
Market demonstration and commercialization of AI solutions
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage?
You can contact Canada's Digital Technology Cluster by email at advantage@digitalsupercluster.ca.
Where is the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage available?
The Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage program is available the province of British Columbia, Ontario.
Is the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage is a Partnering and Collaboration