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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 20, 2024
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 20, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding
- RAII Supplemental Form
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
Other components of this program
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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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization?
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.
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