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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: May 15, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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