Funding for customized AI training Canada

Funding for customized AI training

Canada
Scale AI's Training Grant Program supports Canadian companies in developing tailored AI and digital intelligence training projects, ensuring workforce advancement without financial restrictions.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • Scale AI Cluster
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The grant program is designed to support Canadian companies in enhancing their workforce through custom-developed or adapted training in digital intelligence or artificial intelligence. Eligible activities include lectures, coaching, workshops, and ideation sessions, with funding covering costs related to training preparation, delivery, and follow-up. The program does not support publicly available training or AI tool usage, and projects must have a minimum cost of $5,000.

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This grant is available to companies operating in Canada as it specifically targets businesses training employees working within the country. The program does not have a specified geographical restriction within Canada, allowing participation from all Canadian regions.
  • All provinces and territories in Canada.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's profile and proposed activities.
  • The company must involve training of employees working in Canada.
  • The company must not be a department or agency of the municipal, provincial, or federal government.

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Your business is eligible to apply for this grant if it is a company that trains employees working in Canada and is not a department or agency of the municipal, provincial, or federal government.

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This grant does not specify particular companies or industries that are automatically excluded apart from certain governmental organizations. The restrictions mainly concern the nature of the organization and the type of training project.
  • Departments or agencies of the municipal, provincial, or federal government.

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This grant supports training projects that focus on digital and artificial intelligence solutions tailored to specific corporate needs. Eligible projects should be customized in collaboration with selected training providers to enhance workforce skills in AI domains.
  • Training programs in digital intelligence designed in collaboration with chosen training providers.
  • Custom-developed courses in artificial intelligence strategies and applications for company use.
  • Workshops or ideation sessions focusing on AI integration within a company setting.
  • Coaching sessions aimed at developing AI competencies within the workforce.
  • Tailored training modules that include preparation, delivery, and follow-up activities.

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The grant covers specific costs associated with the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of tailored training in digital or artificial intelligence.
  • Costs related to training preparation.
  • Costs related to training delivery.
  • Costs related to training follow-up.
  • Some associated expenses with the training.

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Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
  • Step 1: Submit an Eligibility Request
    • Fill out the eligibility request form available on the Scale AI website.
    • Include the course plan or service offer for the training in your submission.
    • Submit the request through the provided channel.
  • Step 2: Wait for Contact
    • After submitting the eligibility request, wait for Scale AI to contact you.
    • If your project qualifies, you will be given further instructions on completing the full application.
  • Step 3: Complete Full Application
    • Upon qualification, complete the full application as instructed by Scale AI.
  • Step 4: Selection Committee Review
    • Your project will be reviewed by the Scale AI selection committee for a decision.
  • Step 5: Contract Signing
    • If your project is approved, a contract will be signed between your company and Scale AI.
    • The grant amount will be confirmed at this stage.
  • Step 6: Conduct the Training
    • Proceed with the training once the project is approved and the contract is signed.
    • Note that the training must not start before approval.
  • Step 7: Submit Reimbursement Documents
    • Pay the invoice to the provider upon completion of the training.
    • Submit required documents to Scale AI for partial reimbursement of costs.

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This grant is designed to support Canadian companies in training their employees in customized digital intelligence or artificial intelligence programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline for submission.
  • The training content must be custom-developed or adapted specifically for the company.
  • There is no predetermined list of approved training providers.
  • The total project cost must be at least $5,000 but there is no maximum limit.
  • The training must not start before approval from Scale AI to qualify for funding.
  • Training on how to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is not eligible for funding.
  • Eligible expenses include training preparation, delivery, follow-up, and related expenses.

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training@scaleai.ca

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