Grappe des chaînes d'approvisionnement axées sur l'IA (Scale AI)

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Collaborative project participants including: - Private sector companies - Research institutions and universities - Non-profit organizations - Industry associations - Businesses must be engaged in supply chain operations or supporting AI adoption within supply chains - Projects require minimum 2 partners (SME collaboration mandate) - Must demonstrate commitment to AI implementation or commercialization ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Range: Varies by project scope and partner composition - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Minimum 50% from applicant/partners (cash or in-kind contributions acceptable) - Matching Ratio: 1:1 cost-share (for every $1 in grant, $1 from applicant) - No repayment obligation upon project completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - AI technology development and integration costs - Supply chain optimization projects using AI solutions - Research and development related to AI commercialization - Personnel salaries (project staff, researchers, technical teams) - Software, tools, and platform licensing/acquisition - Hardware and infrastructure for AI implementation - Consulting and professional services (technical expertise) - Training and capability-building for AI adoption - Intellectual property development and protection - Market validation and commercialization activities - Pilot projects and proof-of-concept testing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Collaboration Requirement: Minimum 2 partners; at least one must be an SME - Project Scope: Must directly advance AI adoption or commercialization in supply chain sector - Application Timeline: Submit before project commencement (no retroactive funding) - Reporting Obligations: Quarterly/milestone-based progress reports required - Audit Rights: Scale AI retains right to audit financial records and project deliverables - IP Ownership: Results typically remain with project partners; government may retain non-exclusive access rights -