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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)

Deadline

2028-12-31

Region

Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

businesses, not-for-profits

About this program

PrairiesCan's Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) provides funding to help businesses and not-for-profits in the Prairie provinces bring new AI technologies to market and accelerate AI adoption in critical sectors such as agriculture, clean technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Funded under Budget 2024 with $33.8 million over five years (part of a national $200 million commitment delivered through Canada's regional development agencies), all projects must be completed by March 31, 2029. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until December 31, 2028, or until funding is fully committed.

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