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Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization
AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported early commercialization and adoption of Canadian-owned AI solutions, with DIGITAL co-investing up to $20M. It targeted projects in health, earth, and services, including market expansion, product development, and adoption efforts.
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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
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early commercialization of Canadian-owned AI solutions
- Adoption of AI solutions in Canadian and international markets
- Improvements to product-market fit and commercialization readiness
- Follow-on projects building on previous DIGITAL-supported AI solutions
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest submission
- Full Project Proposal package
- Project budget and funding sources
- IP rationale and data management details
- Master Project Agreement review inputs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian for-profit organizations
- Qualified consortia with SMEs
- Not-for-profit R&D organizations funded mainly by private-sector sources
- Non-federal Crown corporations with commercial revenues
- Research and post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a Canadian business presence when direct co-investment is requested
- Publicly funded not-for-profits, research institutions, federal Crown corporations, and government bodies for direct PCAIS funds
- For-profit organizations seeking to be the community project beneficiary
Eligible expenses
- Base wages, salaries, and contracts tied to project deliverables
- Equipment purchase, rental, operation, and maintenance
- Materials and supplies used on the project
- Travel, accommodation, conference, and telecommunications costs for the project
- Consulting, legal, accounting, and IP protection costs with prior approval
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval
- Taxes, fines, penalties, and cancellation fees
- Routine overhead and normal operating costs
- Costs eligible for other government rebates
- Building or land purchase or construction
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International markets are also mentioned for eligible commercialization activities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a continuous-intake basis.
- Complete EOIs are assessed for eligibility, fit, and readiness.
- Successful EOIs lead to an invitation to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Eligible FPPs are reviewed by an independent Project Selection Committee.
- Successful consortia must sign a Master Project Agreement within 60 days.
Additional information
- Only qualified applicants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest.
- The program is fully committed and no longer accepting investments.
- Support is available to help applicants understand eligibility and project objectives.
- A webinar presentation deck is available for reference.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
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- Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global AdvantageCo-investment for applied AI projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization Program
What is the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization?
This program supported early commercialization and adoption of Canadian-owned AI solutions, with DIGITAL co-investing up to $20M. It targeted projects in health, earth, and services, including market expansion, product development, and adoption efforts.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization program, you must:
At least three organizations
Includes a Canadian SME and customer
AI commercialization focus
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization?
Early commercialization of Canadian-owned AI solutions
Adoption of AI solutions in Canadian and international markets
Improvements to product-market fit and commercialization readiness
Follow-on projects building on previous DIGITAL-supported AI solutions
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization?
You can contact Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) by email at proposal-support@digitalsupercluster.ca.
Where is the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization available?
The Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization is a Partnering and Collaboration