FedDev Ontario -- Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)

FedDev Ontario’s Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) offers funding to Ontario-based businesses pursuing AI-related projects that enhance their products, technologies, systems, or operations. The program supports two distinct streams:

  • AI Productization and Commercialization
  • AI Adoption

Applicants may apply for funding under either stream or for both, depending on their business needs and project scope.

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Funding Amount

Funding available is via a fully repayable, interest-free loan of up to $2.5 million or up to $5 million for support of up to 50% of eligible project costs, depending on pillar stream.

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Eligible Applicants

Applicants for either stream must be:

  • Small- or medium-sized enterprises (including start-ups); repayable contributions are most likely.
  • Not-for-profit organizations; non-repayable contributions are most likely.
  • Incorporated in Canada or Ontario.

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Eligible Activities

AI Productization and Commercialization Stream

Eligible projects include:
  • Launching innovative AI-driven products or solutions that are Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher.
  • Scaling AI solution developers through market growth initiatives.
AI Adoption Stream

Eligible projects include:
  • Acquiring and deploying AI technologies.
  • Enhancing governance and management practices using AI.
  • Upgrading equipment, digital systems, or re-engineering operations.
  • Gaining access to AI experts.
  • Providing training and upskilling (excluding other funded programs).
  • Strengthening cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Creating internal policies or committees for ethical AI use.
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Deadline to Apply

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