Scale AI Industry-Led Collaborative Projects
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Continuous intake with periodic evaluation committees.
Reimburses up to 40% of eligible expenses (50% in Quebec); no minimum or maximum investment per project.
You must co-fund 60%. Work out the cash you need
Scale AI (Canada's AI-Powered Supply Chains Global Innovation Cluster)
ppp · national
Deadline: Open all year — Continuous intake with periodic evaluation committees.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 60% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: ai, mobility, manufacturing, agri
- Stage: Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Projects need multiple participants with at least one SME (<500 FTEs), aligned with Scale AI value chain strategy, collaborative, incremental AI development.
How to apply
- Assemble a consortium (at least one technology provider and one AI user).
- Submit a project outline to Scale AI.
- Full application including budget and expected supply-chain impact.
- Investment committee decision and contribution agreement.
What you will need
- Consortium letters of intent
- Detailed budget
- Financial statements
- Data and IP arrangements
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.scaleai.ca/projects/
"We reimburse up to 40% of eligible expenses for approved projects focused on AI adoption or commercialization for value chains."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.scaleai.ca
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