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Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications
AI compliance checking for building permits
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: The challenge closing date moved to August 5, 2026 at 14:00 Eastern time, and the page adds extensive Q&A guidance on proposal content, sample data, and testing expectations.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: The challenge closing date moved to August 5, 2026 at 14:00 Eastern time, and the page adds extensive Q&A guidance on proposal content, sample data, and testing expectations.
Closing date and proposal guidance updated
The challenge closing date changed from August 4, 2026, 14:00 Eastern time to August 5, 2026, 14:00 Eastern time. The visible page also adds extensive Q&A guidance covering proposal contents, sample data availability, integration test planning, and the expected use of representative code typologies and formats. The updated guidance clarifies that sample digitalized code data is not available during proposal preparation, that funded projects may receive sample data and technical collaboration from NRC, and that the proposal should include a virtual integration test and demonstration milestone. It also broadens the discussion of acceptable French-language code content and representative Part 3 and Part 9 building typologies.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Innovative Solutions Canada supports early-stage, pre-commercial innovation for eligible Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through challenge-based funding. This challenge funds deterministic AI-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications, including 2D drawings, BIM/IFC models, code-rule validation, human-in-the-loop workflows, and prototype development.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Market studies to validate commercialization potential, including competitive analysis.
- Activities directly related to demonstrating the technical and scientific merit and feasibility of the innovative technology or solution.
- Testing a basic product or process in a simulated environment.
- Developing a working prototype and integrating components for testing in a simulated environment.
- Testing and demonstrating a prototype in a simulated or real operational environment, and getting the technology ready for commercialization.
Documents Needed
- Challenge Stream Submission Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses.
- Businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
- Businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- Businesses conducting research and development activities in Canada.
- Businesses that meet the Canada-based wage, workplace, and senior executive residence requirements set out for the Challenge Stream.
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs.
- Contractor's fees and sub-contracts.
- Travel costs in accordance with the National Joint Council Travel Directive.
- Reports and studies.
- Material costs, patenting costs, overhead, and capital costs, including equipment, testing tools, and instruments.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition, leasing land, buildings, renovation or construction, other facilities, real estate fees and related costs.
- Financing charges, legal fees not linked to patenting, and loan interest payments.
- Goods and services received through donations or in kind.
- Property taxes.
- Lobbyist fees.
Selection criteria
- Post-evaluation proposal selection may consider proposals from applicants signing the voluntary certification for Indigenous-owned companies or Black-owned businesses.
- Departmental and/or Government of Canada priorities, the number of investments across priorities, previous years' investments, the strength of individual proposals, similar initiatives being funded, and project types and technology readiness levels may be used in funding decisions.
- Priority may be given to firms with an in-depth knowledge of Canadian construction codes and experience in research and development of AI and digitalization solutions for the Canadian construction sector, or Provincial/Territorial/Municipal regulators.
How to apply
- Submit the proposal using the Challenge Stream Submission Form on the ISC website under the specific challenge.
- If you cannot submit through the web-based system, contact the ISC Secretariat at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca to arrange delivery before the Challenge Notice closing date and time.
- When the proposal is submitted, an automated email confirms receipt.
- Ensure the proposal is received by the Challenge Notice closing date and time, as late submissions will not be considered.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are first assessed against all mandatory criteria; only proposals that pass proceed to the point-rated criteria.
- Canada may request clarifications or verification during evaluation, and failure to respond may result in the proposal being declared non-responsive.
- Responsive proposals are placed in a Challenge Pool of Pre-Qualified Proposals, but placement does not guarantee selection or a grant award.
- Each applicant receives a debrief communication noting the final results of the evaluation.
- Eligible recipients may be asked to provide interim progress reports, a final report, and to participate in business surveys for up to 5 years after completion of the project.
Additional information
- No travel is anticipated, but a virtual integration test and demonstration of the solution with NRC digital construction codes is expected.
- Kick-off, progress review, and final review meetings will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications Program
What is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications?
Innovative Solutions Canada supports early-stage, pre-commercial innovation for eligible Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through challenge-based funding. This challenge funds deterministic AI-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications, including 2D drawings, BIM/IFC models, code-rule validation, human-in-the-loop workflows, and prototype development.
How much funding can be received?
Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications program?
To be eligible for the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications program, you must:
For-profit businesses incorporated in Canada, federally or provincially.
Businesses with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Research and development activities must take place in Canada, and the company must meet the Canada-based payroll, workplace, and senior executive residence requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications?
Market studies to validate commercialization potential, including competitive analysis.
Activities directly related to demonstrating the technical and scientific merit and feasibility of the innovative technology or solution.
Testing a basic product or process in a simulated environment.
Developing a working prototype and integrating components for testing in a simulated environment.
Testing and demonstrating a prototype in a simulated or real operational environment, and getting the technology ready for commercialization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at solutions@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Where is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications available?
The Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications program is available across Canada.
Is the Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovative Solutions Canada - Deterministic artificial intelligence-assisted compliance checking for building permit applications is a Grant and Funding