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The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) is a Government of Canada program delivering $200 million in AI funding through the country's regional development agencies. Under Budget 2024, PrairiesCan alone received $33. 8 million over five years.
The program supports two main streams: AI productization and commercialization for SMEs in the start-up and scale-up phases, and adoption of AI across priority sectors including agriculture, clean technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. RAII helps Canadian businesses enhance productivity, growth, and competitiveness by supporting AI integration into business operations and implementation of AI strategies.
Applications are accepted on a continuous rolling basis through each regional agency until December 31, 2028, or until funding is fully committed. All funded projects must be completed by March 31, 2029.
The initiative is delivered nationally through six regional development agencies: PrairiesCan (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), PacifiCan (British Columbia), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses incorporated in Canada with minimum 2 years of operating history, at least 1 full-time employee, and facilities in the relevant region. Non-profit organizations supporting AI businesses in the region are also eligible. SMEs with fewer than 500 full-time employees are given preference. Remaining 50% of eligible costs must be supported from non-government sources. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates CAD $250,000 to $5,000,000 per project (approximately $180,000 to $3,600,000 USD). Covers up to 50% of eligible project costs for for-profit applicants. Part of Canada's $200 million national AI investment through regional development agencies. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 31, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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