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AI Project Funding (Industry-led Projects)

AI Project Funding

Funds Canadian companies' artificial intelligence projects through reimbursement of qualifying development and commercialization costs.

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Scale AI — Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster — co-invests in industry-led artificial intelligence projects through a flagship reimbursement grant that covers up to 40% of eligible project costs. The programme is funded by a federal contribution of CAD 284 million from the Government of Canada and CAD 53 million from the Government of Quebec, and Scale AI describes its collective portfolio as r…

What this grant funds

Industry-led AI projects in Canada that develop artificial intelligence products or accelerate AI adoption across supply chains, manufacturing, retail, and value chains, with minimum project value of CAD 1 million.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.scaleai.ca