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Last Update: June 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The grant program is designed to support Canadian companies in enhancing their workforce through custom-developed or adapted training in digital intelligence or artificial intelligence. Eligible activities include lectures, coaching, workshops, and ideation sessions, with funding covering costs related to training preparation, delivery, and follow-up. The program does not support publicly available training or AI tool usage, and projects must have a minimum cost of $5,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training in digital intelligence with content custom-developed or adapted for the company in collaboration with a training provider of the company's choice.
- Training in artificial intelligence with content custom-developed or adapted for the company in collaboration with a training provider of the company's choice.
- Training delivered in various formats, including lectures, coaching, workshops, or ideation sessions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies training employees based in Canada (excluding government departments or agencies)
Who is not eligible
- Departments or agencies of the municipal, provincial, or federal government.
- Companies seeking funding for publicly available training programs not tailored to the company's needs.
- Projects focused on training employees on how to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to training preparation.
- Costs related to training delivery.
- Costs related to training follow-up.
- Some associated expenses connected to the training project.
How to apply
Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
- Step 1: Submit an Eligibility Request
- Fill out the eligibility request form available on the Scale AI website.
- Include the course plan or service offer for the training in your submission.
- Submit the request through the provided channel.
- Step 2: Wait for Contact
- After submitting the eligibility request, wait for Scale AI to contact you.
- If your project qualifies, you will be given further instructions on completing the full application.
- Step 3: Complete Full Application
- Upon qualification, complete the full application as instructed by Scale AI.
- Step 4: Selection Committee Review
- Your project will be reviewed by the Scale AI selection committee for a decision.
- Step 5: Contract Signing
- If your project is approved, a contract will be signed between your company and Scale AI.
- The grant amount will be confirmed at this stage.
- Step 6: Conduct the Training
- Proceed with the training once the project is approved and the contract is signed.
- Note that the training must not start before approval.
- Step 7: Submit Reimbursement Documents
- Pay the invoice to the provider upon completion of the training.
- Submit required documents to Scale AI for partial reimbursement of costs.
Additional information
- There is no deadline for submitting applications; submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
- There is no pre-approved list of training providers; companies may select the provider of their choice to create or adapt the training content.
- The total amount of the project must be at least $5,000, with no specified maximum limit for funding requests.
- Training may take various forms, such as lectures, coaching, workshops, and ideation sessions, provided it is custom-developed or adapted for the company.
- Applicants must ensure that training does not commence before receiving formal approval from Scale AI, or expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement.
- For inquiries or additional support, applicants can contact training@scaleai.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scale AI — AI training Program
What is the Scale AI — AI training?
The grant program is designed to support Canadian companies in enhancing their workforce through custom-developed or adapted training in digital intelligence or artificial intelligence. Eligible activities include lectures, coaching, workshops, and ideation sessions, with funding covering costs related to training preparation, delivery, and follow-up. The program does not support publicly available training or AI tool usage, and projects must have a minimum cost of $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
Scale AI — AI training Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Scale AI — AI training program?
To be eligible for the Scale AI — AI training program, you must:
The company must train employees working in Canada.
The organization must not be a department or a municipal, provincial, or federal government agency.
The project must focus on training in digital intelligence or artificial intelligence, developed specifically for the company.
What expenses are eligible under Scale AI — AI training?
Training in digital intelligence with content custom-developed or adapted for the company in collaboration with a training provider of the company's choice.
Training in artificial intelligence with content custom-developed or adapted for the company in collaboration with a training provider of the company's choice.
Training delivered in various formats, including lectures, coaching, workshops, or ideation sessions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Scale AI — AI training?
You can contact Scale AI Cluster by email at training@scaleai.ca.
Where is the Scale AI — AI training available?
The Scale AI — AI training program is available across Canada.
Is the Scale AI — AI training a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scale AI — AI training is a Grant and Funding