Archived
Source verified May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 14,000
Deadline
March 1, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Volta AI supports early-stage AI ventures focused on intelligent supply chain products and services. Eligible companies can receive up to $14,000 to scale their business and access program resources, experts, and investors.
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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
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500-500 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scaling applied AI and intelligent supply chain ventures.
- Early growth support for new AI businesses.
Documents Needed
- Pre-screening form
- Full application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated AI ventures in Canada.
- Supply chain-focused AI companies.
- Early-stage ventures with customer traction.
Eligible expenses
- Offerings and services used to grow the venture.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Customer interest and traction.
- Acceptance by the Scale AI validation Committee.
How to apply
- Step 1: Learn about the program
- Contact the program team with questions.
- Step 2: Submit the pre-screening form
- State your interest through the pre-screening form.
- Eligible companies are invited to continue.
- Step 3: Complete the full application
- Submit the full application after passing pre-screening.
- Step 4: Attend orientation and use the allotment
- Selected companies attend an orientation session.
- Companies work with Volta to use their allotment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants first complete a pre-screening form.
- Eligible companies are invited to submit the full application.
- Selected companies attend an orientation session.
- Approved companies use their allotment with Volta.
Additional information
- The program is delivered in partnership with Scale AI.
- Participants gain access to experts and investors in the AI space.
- The program is in its second cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Volta IA Program
What is the Volta IA?
Volta AI supports early-stage AI ventures focused on intelligent supply chain products and services. Eligible companies can receive up to $14,000 to scale their business and access program resources, experts, and investors.
How much funding can be received?
Volta IA Funds up to $14,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Volta IA program?
To be eligible for the Volta IA program, you must:
Incorporated and operating in Canada.
Focused on applied AI supply chain solutions.
Shows customer traction.
What expenses are eligible under Volta IA?
Scaling applied AI and intelligent supply chain ventures.
Early growth support for new AI businesses.
Where is the Volta IA available?
The Volta IA program is available across Canada.
Is the Volta IA a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Volta IA is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Volta IA?
Volta IA is funded by Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)