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Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Free cloud resources for Canadian businesses
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
CANARIE’s Propulseurs are free cloud resources on emerging technologies created by experienced Canadian companies. They support Canadian businesses with fewer than 500 employees that use ATIR to design, develop, validate and present a product or service.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Use ATIR to design, develop, validate and present a product or service.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the DAIR grant:
- Companies with more than 500 employees.
- Non-Canadian businesses.
- Companies not focused on building or developing commercial products or services.
Eligible expenses
The DAIR Cloud Program offers a suite of resources to help Canadian startups and small to medium enterprises accelerate their product or service development. Eligible projects can take advantage of these resources to optimize their technological innovations and facilitate commercialization.
- Rapid and scalable design, development, validation, and demonstration of commercial products or services.
- Access to the DAIR Cloud Platform for hosted-in-Canada public cloud resources, including AWS credits.
- Use of BoosterPacks which provide sample code and documentation for emerging technologies.
- Opportunities to leverage AWS services on DAIR for development purposes.
- Engagement with the DAIR Community for collaboration and support from Canadian entrepreneurs.
- Use of the cloud platform to reduce development time and costs and expedite market entry.
- Access to AWS services and applications as they are made available under DAIR.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- When participants are too numerous, applications are processed in the order they were received.
How to apply
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your business is Canadian and has fewer than 500 employees.
- Confirm that the usage of DAIR aligns with design, development, validation, or demonstration.
- Step 2: Complete Application
- Visit the DAIR Cloud Program application page.
- Provide necessary business information in the application form.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form online.
- Step 4: Await Response
- Receive a response regarding your application within five business days.
- If approved, you will receive credentials to access the DAIR Cloud.
Processing and Agreement
- The only requirement is that you provide feedback on the quality and benefits of the program by answering a brief questionnaire or a short telephone interview.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for the DAIR Cloud Program:
- DAIR provides generous monthly credits for AWS services, covering data egress and storage charges.
- Participants can access Graphical Processor Units (GPUs), which are subject to availability.
- BoosterPacks offer curated resources and sample code for emerging technologies, developed by experienced Canadian businesses.
- DAIR participants can utilize a private Slack channel for peer discussions and technical support from DAIR Cloud experts.
- Access to a library of technical resources and exclusive invitations to webinars and events are included.
- Participants are required to provide feedback through short questionnaires or phone interviews.
- Over 2,000 Canadian businesses have benefitted from DAIR.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) Program
What is the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)?
CANARIE’s Propulseurs are free cloud resources on emerging technologies created by experienced Canadian companies. They support Canadian businesses with fewer than 500 employees that use ATIR to design, develop, validate and present a product or service.
Who is eligible for the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) program?
To be eligible for the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) program, you must:
The business must be based in Canada and have fewer than 500 employees.
The business must use ATIR to design, develop, validate and present a product or service.
What expenses are eligible under Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)?
Use ATIR to design, develop, validate and present a product or service.
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)?
You can contact CANARIE by email at dair@canarie.ca.
Where is the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) available?
The Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) program is available across Canada.
Is the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)?
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR) is funded by CANARIE