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AI Compute Access Fund

Supports Canadian companies by improving access to high-performance computing for life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

The AI Compute Access Fund is the purchasing-support pillar of Canada's Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, also run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. It sets aside $300 million to help Canadian small and medium businesses secure high-performance AI compute for work in life sciences, energy, advanced manufacturing, and related commercialization paths.

The fund offers non-repayabl…

Max awardCAD 5M
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: ised-isde.canada.ca