How much funding can be received?

<p>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.</p>

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This grant provides financial support for customized AI training projects by reimbursing a portion of the eligible costs incurred by the company. The funding aims to facilitate the training's preparation, delivery, and follow-up to ensure effective skill development.

Reimbursement of costs related to training preparation, delivery, and follow-up.
Partial reimbursement is provided after the company pays the training provider and submits required documentation to Scale AI.

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The funding opportunity supports businesses wishing to train their employees in the fields of digital and artificial intelligence. Eligible projects must involve creating or adapting training materials specifically for the company in collaboration with a chosen provider.

Custom training content development in digital intelligence or AI tailored for a company.
Delivery of bespoke AI training through lectures, coaching, or workshops.
Implementation of ideation sessions specific to digital intelligence or AI applications.
Follow-up activities and assessments post-training completion.
Preparation of training materials uniquely suited to company needs.

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$ 7,000

AI competency coaching for environmental sector employees

$ 10,000

Digital intelligence course for logistics optimization

$ 8,000

AI training workshops to enhance workforce skills

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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 is specifically designed for companies providing employee training in AI-related fields, excluding governmental agencies and those offering generic training. Restrictions ensure the alignment with program aims.

Federal, provincial, or municipal governmental departments or agencies.
Organizations offering training that is publicly available and not customized to the company's specific needs.
Entities focusing on training for basic AI usage, such as using AI tools like ChatGPT.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers expenses directly related to the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of eligible training projects.

Costs related to training preparation, including the development or adaptation of custom course content.
Expenses associated with the delivery of the training, such as instructor fees.
Follow-up activities that ensure the effectiveness and integration of the training provided.
Other associated expenses that are directly connected to the eligible training project.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Companies eligible for this grant can train employees working anywhere in Canada. There are no specific regional restrictions outlined for this program.

Companies operating anywhere within Canada.

grant_single_labels|register

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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

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.