JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - For-profit corporations and businesses - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Start-ups with AI innovation potential - Organizations across various sectors seeking to adopt or develop AI solutions - Businesses without prior AI expertise or capabilities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance combined with technical support services - Funding Structure: Direct financial grants paired with in-kind technical assistance - Grant Size: Varies based on project scope and organizational need (specific amounts determined on case-by-case basis) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing or in-kind contribution from applicant organization - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan repayment obligations) - Funding Coverage: Partial to substantial project cost coverage depending on application merit and program availability ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Applied research and development in artificial intelligence applications - Technical consulting and expert assistance for AI implementation - Payroll costs for personnel engaged in AI projects - Technology adoption and integration expenses - AI software, tools, and platform licensing - Training and capacity-building in AI competencies - Feasibility studies and AI readiness assessments - Prototype development and testing - Knowledge dissemination and industry information sharing activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Alignment: AI solutions must address genuine business innovation needs or operational challenges - Technical Support: Applicants must engage with JACOBB Center expertise and comply with advisory recommendations - Progress Reporting: Regular reporting on project milestones and outcomes required - Commercialization Intent: Demonstrated plan to implement and commercialize AI solutions - Knowledge Sharing: Willingness to participate in information dissemination and industry learning initiatives - Timeline Compliance: Projects must meet agreed-upon completion schedules and deliverables - Accountability: Financial records and project documentation subject to audit and verification - **Eligible