Canada Digital & AI Innovation Grants 2026
Access $850M+ in digital and AI innovation funding through 25+ federal and provincial programs. From Scale AI supercluster to CDAP digital adoption - accelerate your artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and software innovation initiatives.
Major Digital & AI Programs
Canada's AI Supercluster providing funding for projects applying AI to supply chains, logistics, manufacturing, and retail operations across industries.
AI Applications:
- • Predictive analytics and forecasting
- • Computer vision and quality control
- • Natural language processing
- • Autonomous systems and robotics
Funding Support:
- • Up to 50% of eligible project costs
- • Consortium partnerships required
- • Scale-up and commercialization focus
- • Skills development included
Support for SMEs adopting digital technologies including AI tools, cloud platforms, e-commerce systems, and digital marketing solutions.
Digital Solutions:
- • AI-powered business tools
- • Cloud computing platforms
- • E-commerce and digital marketing
- • CRM and business automation
Program Benefits:
- • $15K grant for digital adoption plan
- • Up to $100K interest-free loan
- • Digital advisor support included
- • Youth talent hiring support
IRAP funding for SMEs developing AI/ML solutions, algorithms, and intelligent systems with commercial applications across industries.
AI Development Focus:
- • Machine learning algorithms
- • Computer vision applications
- • Natural language processing
- • Predictive analytics systems
Support Included:
- • 60-80% of eligible R&D costs
- • Industrial Technology Advisor
- • Technical expertise access
- • Commercialization support
Federal AI strategy supporting AI research institutes (Mila, Vector, Amii), talent development, and commercialization through industry partnerships.
AI Institutes:
- • Mila (Montreal) - Deep learning
- • Vector (Toronto) - Machine learning
- • Amii (Edmonton) - Reinforcement learning
- • Industry partnership programs
Support Areas:
- • AI research collaborations
- • Talent development programs
- • Industry application projects
- • Technology commercialization
AI Funding by Application
Provincial Digital & AI Programs
🍁 Leading Provincial Programs:
- Ontario AI Strategy: $190M for AI research and commercialization
- Quebec AI Hub: $185M for AI ecosystem development
- BC Tech Fund: $120M for digital innovation
- Alberta Innovation Grants: $95M for AI and tech
🎯 Priority AI Applications:
- Healthcare AI: Medical imaging and diagnostics
- FinTech AI: Fraud detection and risk analysis
- AgriTech AI: Precision agriculture solutions
- Smart Cities: Urban AI applications
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