Artificial Intelligence Program
Supports collaborative teams in Canada through Protein Industries Canada Artificial Intelligence co-investment for plant-based innovation.
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has allocated CAD $30 million through March 31, 2028 for its Artificial Intelligence Program, which co-invests in collaborative consortia applying AI technology anywhere along Canada's plant-based food, feed, and ingredients value chain. PIC is one of Canada's federally funded Global Innovation Clusters, backed by a cumulative federal commitment of up to $323 millio…
AI technology applications across plant-based food, feed, and ingredient value chain — including data/AI readiness feasibility.
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