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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports AI adoption for regional business productivity
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Pillar 2: AI Adoption provides not-for-profit organizations with non-repayable contributions of up to $5 million to support businesses in southern Ontario in adopting or integrating AI solutions beyond off-the-shelf tools. Funding targets projects that improve productivity and competitiveness through transformative AI adoption, strategic AI integration, process re-engineering, and capacity development in sectors such as healthcare and life sciences, enterprise solutions, manufacturing, and mobility.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Develop strategic partnerships
Optimize production processes
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Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 20, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,500,000
Implement an AI-powered customer support platform for SMEs
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