Who can apply

For-profit businesses must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this program.

• be a for-profit business incorporated to conduct business in Canada
• employ at least one full-time equivalent (FTE)
• have been in operation for a minimum of one year
• have staffed operating facilities in the prairie provinces
• commercializing AI technologies (at above technology readiness level 6 (as defined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ) or adopting AI based solutions (preference may be given to Canadian AI solutions).
• have confirmed funding from all other sources including government and non-government
• be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements

Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees.

Not-for-profit* organizations must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this initiative.

• assist AI businesses, innovators, or entrepreneurs in the prairies by supporting start-up development, growth, productivity enhancement, technology commercialization, technology adoption, or export and investment attraction.
• be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
• have an operating presence in the Prairies.

*Not-for-profit organizations include post-secondary educational institutions, business accelerator and incubators, angel networks, social enterprises, a group of eligible recipients such as an industry association or consortium, a municipality, and other levels of government.

Indigenous-led organizations and businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Please contact PrairiesCan for assistance with the application process by contacting us directly at one of our regional offices by calling 1-888-338-9378.