Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) · The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative funds businesses and not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia that are commercializing or adopting arti…

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Overview

The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative funds businesses and not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia that are commercializing or adopting artificial intelligence solutions and supporting ecosystem development. Businesses can receive repayable contributions while not-for-profits receive non-repayable funding, with amounts ranging from $500,000 to $3 million (businesses) or $5 million (not-for-profits) per project.

Eligibility

Incorporated businesses operating in British Columbia that are commercializing or adopting AI solutionsNot-for-profit organizations in British Columbia supporting AI commercialization, adoption, or ecosystem developmentProjects must demonstrate significant concrete benefits and strong capacity to deliver results

Eligible projects

Commercialization of AI technology by bringing new AI technologies to marketAdoption of AI technology to accelerate AI use in key sectorsProjects using AI to improve human health, environmental health, and economic resilience across various sectorsSupporting ecosystem development in British Columbia's AI sectorExceptional projects supporting businesses adopting existing AI technologies

Financing terms

Businesses receive repayable contributions (repayable loans)Not-for-profit organizations receive non-repayable contributions (grants)Funding amounts: businesses $500,000–$3 million; not-for-profits $500,000–$5 million per projectRecipients required to report on progress toward program objectives

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on canada.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Part of Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy with $500 million national investmentProgram is currently closed to new applications; check back soon for updated informationFocus on projects that demonstrate significant benefits, strong assessment criteria performance, and high delivery capacity

At a glanceMaximum$5MMinimum$500KProviderPacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)DeadlineRolling intakeStatusClosedRegionBritish ColumbiaOfficial sourcecanada.ca ↗

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