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Find similar grantsRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) is sponsored by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) through Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). The RAII is a $200M CAD initiative to foster AI innovation and accelerate AI adoption across major industries.
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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative Strengthening Canada's leadership in AI innovation and adoption Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that has the potential to transform the economy across all industries in Canada.
Responsible development of AI holds tremendous economic potential in terms of commercialization, innovation, productivity and competitiveness, and has the potential to generate a range of social and environmental benefits for Canadians. The global race to scale up and adopt AI is on, and Canada is at the forefront of this technology.
As part of Budget 2024, the Government of Canada has allocated $200 million to Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) to help bring new AI technologies to market and help accelerate AI adoption in critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, clean technology, manufacturing and other sectors of regional importance.
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) provides support through two streams: AI productization and commercialization will help AI start-ups and growing firms scale up and address common challenges on their journey from lab prototypes to real-world applications, including securing growth capital, hiring the right people, managing data, and navigating regulatory frameworks.
Adoption of AI applications across critical sectors will address the AI adoption lag among Canadian businesses and help enhance productivity, growth and competitiveness. Support will focus on addressing challenges faced by SMEs, such as skills gaps, AI integration complexities, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
To find out more, visit your local RDA website: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) Note: Dates for the opening of application intake may vary.
Please visit your RDA website for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Canadian organizations, including AI startups, growing firms, and SMEs. Eligibility varies by specific regional development agency (e. g. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by regional agency and project (e.g., AI Compute Access Fund offers $100,000 to $5 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) through Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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