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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario
Offered by Official source: feddev-ontario.canada.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000,000
- Deadline
- January 19, 2027
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This initiative supports projects that take responsible AI and AI-driven solutions from the lab to the marketplace. Not-for-profit organizations can request up to $5 million for productization and commercialization activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000,000
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Regional, Provincial
Start applying for this program
Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses developing responsible AI or AI-driven solutions.
- Organizations bringing AI solutions and technologies to market.
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations serving businesses in southern Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario
Activities funded
- Taking AI solutions and technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
- Supporting SMEs that are developing AI or AI-driven solutions for product development.
- Helping AI-driven solutions enter new markets.
- Growing and sustaining AI clusters and ecosystems.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Download and complete the Application for Funding.
- Download and complete the RAII Supplemental Form.
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding
- RAII Supplemental Form
Selection criteria
- Positive market traction, such as sales, export potential, or patent filings.
- Evidence of past or current support from the innovation ecosystem, such as an angel investor, venture capital investor, accelerator, incubator, or government program.
Official sources
Program guide
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative for businesses: Application guide for businessesRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative for organizations: Application guide for organizationsRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative for organizations: Who can applyApplication form
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING (Not-For-Profit Applicants)Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative - Supplemental Form
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization Program
What is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization?
This initiative supports projects that take responsible AI and AI-driven solutions from the lab to the marketplace. Not-for-profit organizations can request up to $5 million for productization and commercialization activities.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 19, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization program?
To be eligible for the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization program, you must:
Project focused on responsible AI productization or commercialization.
Not-for-profit applicants must be incorporated in Canada or Ontario.
Not-for-profit applicants must serve businesses in southern Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).
Where is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization available?
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization is a Grant and Funding