Intake Period: Closed
Applications received and acknowledged by FedDev Ontario during the intake period will be assessed.
1. What this program offers
Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering $200 million through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) to help bring new AI technologies to market and speed up AI adoption in sectors across the country. Through RAII, RDAs will support projects that help businesses and organizations turn ideas into real-world solutions for Canadians and compete globally.
In southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario is accepting applications to RAII under two pillars from
Productization and Commercialization pillar objectives
Through this pillar of RAII, FedDev Ontario will support projects that help businesses and organizations to take AI solutions and technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
What projects are we looking for?
Projects must be primarily focused on the productization/commercialization of responsible AI or AI-driven solutions to be eligible for funding under this pillar.
For business-led projects, FedDev Ontario may give priority to those that can demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Positive market traction, for example, through sales of their products or services, export potential and/or domestic and global patent filings.
- Evidence of past or current assistance from the innovation ecosystem, for example, investment from an accredited angel or venture capital investor or participation in a Canadian business accelerator, incubator, another government organization's program, or a similar initiative.
Financial assistance
- For small- and medium-sized enterprises, including eligible start-ups
- contributions will normally be repayable
- For not-for-profit organizations
- contributions will normally be non-repayable
How to apply
- See if this funding opportunity is right for you by clicking "Next" and reviewing the program details.
- Complete your application, supplementary form and mandatory attachments, and submit these by
December 20, 2024. Indigenous applicants may submit their applications by contacting us at indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca directly.
Contact us
By email: info@feddevontario.gc.ca or at 1-866-593-5505 to ask questions about this program.
FedDev Ontario is committed to providing effective, efficient and client-focused programs and services. Visit our service commitment to find out more.