DIGITAL -- Horizon AI's Technology Commercialization

Eligible Members:

• For-profit organizations.
• Not-for-profits with at least 50% of funding from private sector or industry sources.
• Non-federal Crown corporations funded through commercial activities.
• Indigenous organizations.
• Other not-for-profit organizations, governments, post-secondary and research institutions, DIGITAL Associates, and non-Canadian organizations can participate in projects but cannot receive direct co-investment

Consortium Requirements:

• Led by an industry organization.
• Must include at least three organizations.
• At least one member must be a Canadian SME.
• Must include a prospective customer for the AI solution.
• Must include a research or post-secondary academic institution.
• Can include international organizations.
• All organizations must be Members or Associates at the time of application.

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• Commercialization or adoption of AI solutions that address specific, industry-defined problems.

Projects can include:

• Follow-on work from prior DIGITAL investments.
• Commercializing AI solutions in new markets or sectors.
• Developing improvements to address gaps in product-market fit.

Eligible Costs:

• Salaries and wages.
• Equipment purchase, rental, operation, and maintenance.
• Materials and supplies.
• User fees.
• Facility rentals.
• Costs for conferences and telecommunication.
• Travel and dissemination expenses.
• Capital expenditures.
• Other costs as approved by the program.

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