Open
Tax incentives for business R&D in Canada
Canada
Up to 35% of project cost
Artificial intelligence
Grant consulting for Canadian AI companies
Investments in data, model development, cloud infrastructure, validation, and commercialization can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
What makes funding in artificial intelligence complex
AI businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in artificial intelligence, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.
Grants in artificial intelligence
AI businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
Closed
Supports hiring for research and innovation roles
Quebec, Canada
Up to 30,000 $
Open
Supports feasibility studies for investment projects
Quebec, Canada
Up to 250,000 $
Accepted$1M+
2025Transportation and warehousing
AI Compute Access Fund
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$1M+
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Operational modernization with new tools
AcceptedUnder $10K
2024Construction
Funding for customized AI training
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Our services
Precision expertise in high-impact funding vertical.
Grant Consulting
Strategic support to build your financing plan, prioritize opportunities, and manage your requests.
Grant Writing
Comprehensive support to prepare, draft, and file an accurate application with the help of our experts.
Platform
Self-service tools to discover grants, tax credits, and programs tailored to your projects.
Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Can AI development or adoption qualify for funding?
AI projects may qualify when they involve product development, process automation, data infrastructure, commercialization, productivity gains, or technical uncertainty that can be documented.
What makes an AI funding file credible?
A credible file explains the business problem, the data used, the technical work required, the expected productivity or revenue impact, and whether the work is adoption, R&D, or commercialization.
How can helloDarwin help AI companies or adopters?
helloDarwin can separate grants, tax credits, and SR&ED possibilities, then help structure the right path based on whether the project is a new technology, an internal implementation, or a market launch.