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SCALE AI Investments is a grant from SCALE AI that funds Canadian accelerators and incubators supporting AI and tech startups. Through the Acceleration program, SCALE AI provides up to $50,000 per AI startup or SME in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs, allocated to certified partner organizations rather than directly to individual companies.
Funds are distributed based on the number of startups or SMEs graduating from a certified program. Eligible startups and SMEs must be Canada-based and focused on building applied AI products and services for value chains. Accelerators and incubators must complete SCALE AI's certification process before receiving program allocations.
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How to apply for funding from the Acceleration program | Scale AI Accelerators & incubators: How to apply for funding Supporting Canada’s accelerators & incubators Do you support startups that are growing Canada’s AI and tech capabilities? Scale AI’s Acceleration program is designed to help accelerators & incubators connect with clients, boost their revenue, and position their services in the local and international ecosystems.
The Acceleration program extends funds to acceleration & incubation programs that have passed through our certification process. The Acceleration program does not directly fund individual AI startups or SMEs. Rather, Scale AI provides funding to the partner organizations that do.
Meet our Investment Team to learn more Incubation & acceleration programs certified by Scale AI’s Acceleration stream may receive up to $50,000 in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs per AI startup or SME focused on building applied AI products and services for value chains.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Quebec-based companies implementing AI solutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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