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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)

Accelerating responsible AI adoption, commercialization and growth across Canada

What is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative?

The enhanced and expanded RAII is part of AI for All, Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The Government of Canada is investing an additional $500 million over five years, building on the initial $200 million, delivered through Canada’s regional development agencies,to support AI adoption, commercialization and scale-up to strengthen productivity, competitiveness and resilience.

+$500M additional investment over five years

$200M building on the initial investment

Three areas of support

1. AI adoption

Help small- and medium-sized businesses and organizations put AI to work to increase productivity, strengthen competitiveness and build resilience. Projects will support responsible integration of AI into operations, products

and services.

2. AI commercialization & scale-up

Help Canadian AI companies accelerate commercialization, secure customers, and attract investment. Support high-growth firms in developing and deploying Canadian-made AI solutions in global markets, while retaining talent, intellectual property, and economic benefits in Canada.

3. Ecosystem enablement

Strengthens regional AI ecosystems by supporting established organizations that connect SMEs to specialized expertise, partnerships and commercialization supports.