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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
AI adoption support for southern Ontario businesses
Offered by Official source: feddev-ontario.canada.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports businesses in southern Ontario that want to adopt or integrate AI solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. Not-for-profit organizations serving businesses may request up to $5 million, usually as a non-repayable contribution, for projects focused on AI adoption beyond off-the-shelf tools.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000,000
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Develop workforce skills
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
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Scope
- Regional, Provincial
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in southern Ontario
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations in Canada or Ontario that provide services to businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario
Activities funded
- Adoption or integration of AI solutions in business operations.
- Transformative AI adoption projects.
- Strategic AI integration and process re-engineering.
- Capacity-building projects related to AI use.
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the required forms
- Download the Application for Funding.
- Download the RAII Supplemental Form.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out both required forms.
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding
- RAII Supplemental Form
Selection criteria
- Priority may be given to transformative AI adoption projects.
- Priority may be given to strategic AI integration projects.
- Priority may be given to process re-engineering projects.
- Priority may be given to capacity development projects.
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: When to applyApplication form
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING (For-Profit Applicants)FDO0090E - Application for Funding (Not-For-Profit Applicants)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption Program
What is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption?
This program supports businesses in southern Ontario that want to adopt or integrate AI solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. Not-for-profit organizations serving businesses may request up to $5 million, usually as a non-repayable contribution, for projects focused on AI adoption beyond off-the-shelf tools.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption program?
To be eligible for the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption program, you must:
Project focused on AI adoption
Beyond off-the-shelf tools
Southern Ontario business support
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).
Where is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption available?
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption?
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)