PacifiCan — économique régionale par l’innovation — Initiative régionale sur l’intelligence artificielle (IRIA) — sans but lucratif

📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary eligibility) - Organizations with a Canadian presence and operational capacity in Western Canada (PacifiCan's regional focus) - Entities with demonstrated expertise or commitment to artificial intelligence development and adoption - Organizations capable of managing federal funding and meeting reporting requirements - Exclusions: For-profit corporations, sole proprietors, and commercial enterprises (this program is exclusively for non-profits) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $5 million per project - Funding duration: 3-year project period - Cost-sharing requirement: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs - Matching funds: Organizations must secure or contribute the remaining 50% from other sources - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding type: Contribution agreement with federal conditions ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development and commercialization of new artificial intelligence technologies - AI adoption acceleration initiatives and implementation projects - Technology integration and deployment costs - Related operational expenses directly tied to bringing AI solutions to market - Project management and coordination activities supporting AI innovation goals - Training and capacity-building for AI implementation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Regional eligibility: Project must benefit Western Canadian regions (PacifiCan's mandate area) - Project outcomes: Clear demonstration of AI commercialization or adoption advancement - 50% cost-share requirement: Applicants must secure matching funding before receiving federal contribution - Reporting obligations: Regular progress reports and financial accounting required throughout 3-year period - Milestone-based funding: Disbursement likely tied to achieving project milestones and deliverables - Funding agreement: Formal contribution agreement outlining terms, conditions, and accountability measures - Timeline: Multi-year commitment with defined project phases and completion expectations