Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative is sponsored by PacifiCan. This initiative funds businesses and not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia that are commercializing or adopting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. It aims to support projects that use AI to improve human health, environmental health, and/or economic resilience and productivity, and to advance the AI ecosystem in B.

C.

PacifiCan - Regional Economic | Check Eligibility 2026 Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada 💻 Technology & Digital Transformation ❤️ Nonprofit 💼 Commercialization 🔬 Research 📍 Regional Funding for artificial intelligence in British Columbia Apply with a Professional Get the grants database Stop wasting hours searching for grants.

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Helps not-for-profit organizations pay for projects that bring new AI technologies to market. Covers up to half the costs, up to $5 million per project over three years.

Funding $200,000 - $5,000,000 Status Accepting Applications Category Technology & Digital Transformation Organization Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada Eligible not-for-profit organizations could receive up to $5 million per project over three years, covering up to 50% of the costs to bring new AI technologies to market and accelerate the adoption of AI to improve human health, environmental health, and/ 🎁 What Benefits Are Offered?

Interest-free repayable contributions for incorporated businesses ($500,000 to $3 million per project) and non-repayable contributions for not-for-profit organizations ($500,000 to $5 million per project). Minimum funding for Indigenous organizations is $200,000. All funding is up to 50% of eligible project costs.

A lifetime maximum of $10 million per recipient applies. Funds support commercializing or adopting AI solutions in B. C.

, and not-for-profit organizations supporting AI ecosystem development in B. C. Business Size: small, medium Industries: artificial intelligence, technology Demographics: Indigenous people, women, youth, under-represented British Columbians Other Criteria: Incorporated businesses (operated in B.

C. for at least 1 year, staffed facilities in B. C.

, 3-500 FTE employees), Legally incorporated not-for-profit organizations (including industry associations, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations, B. C.

municipalities/Crown corporations - not for capital/ongoing operational requirements), Projects must last a maximum of 3 years, Projects must demonstrate broad benefits for British Columbians, Projects must achieve program objectives and significant economic benefits, Applicant organization must have capacity (financial, execution) to lead the project, Clear definition of market size and business potential, Demonstrate data readiness, data security, and good governance, Include a strategy for responsible AI development and deployment, complying with current and anticipated AI regulation, For businesses, projects primarily focus on AI commercialization (with exceptional consideration for AI adoption), For not-for-profits, projects focus on AI ecosystem advancement, AI commercialization, or AI adoption, Businesses must secure at least 50% of project funding from non-government sources, Not-for-profit organizations must secure at least 50% of project funding from non-PacifiCan sources 🚀 Applying for this grant?

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canada. ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/regional-artificial-intelligence-initiative/raii-how-to-apply. html 📤 Submission Method Source online 🔄 Intake Type Source fixed-deadline 📄 What Documents Are Required?

✅ Required Documents Source financial statements for the past two years interim financial statements for the last six months confirmation of funding from all sources completed supplementary questionnaire business plan or pitch deck (for businesses) financial forecasts for the duration of the project 📎 Optional Documents Source comprehensive business plan or pitch deck 📐 Format Requirements PDF only, max 10MB ✉️ Supporting Letters Source Confirmation of funding from third-party sources can include official funding letters, funding agreements, signed term sheets.

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💰 What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾 Eligible Expenses Source technology development and commercial demonstration costs intellectual property costs professional, advisory and technical services 🚫 Ineligible Expenses Source basic and applied research and development (Technology Readiness Level 1-6) salary bonuses and dividends hospitality and entertainment experiences refinancing of existing debts amortization or depreciation of assets lobbying and advocacy activities membership fees and donations costs incurred before the Project Funding Start Date 💳 Payment Model Source non-repayable contributions ⏪ Retroactive Expenses Eligible Source No 🤝 Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀 Matching Required Source Yes 📊 Matching Ratio Source 50% 🏦 Eligible Matching Sources Source 📚 Stacking Rules Source Yes, can combine with other government funding 🛡️ Proof of Matching Required Source Confirmation of non-PacifiCan funding in their application 📊 What Are the Reporting Requirements? 🗓️ Reporting Frequency Source annual 📑 Reporting Requirements Source 🔍 Audit Requirements Audit requirements are not specified.

📢 Branding Requirements Source Acknowledgment of funding is required. 🗄️ Record Retention Period Source 7 years Know a grant consultant who should be listed here? Refer them .

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