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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization provides not-for-profit organizations with up to $5 million in normally non-repayable contribution funding to help move responsible AI and AI-driven solutions from the lab to the marketplace. Eligible activities include projects that support SMEs in developing, advancing, and commercializing AI applications to grow and sustain AI clusters and ecosystems in southern Ontario.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new product
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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
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
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
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Development of an AI-driven customer service chatbot for retail businesses
How to apply
Download and complete the Application for Funding.Download and complete the RAII Supplemental Form.
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