Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in B.C. - How to apply
We are currently accepting applications from businesses seeking funding beginning in 2026-27. Intake is open until 12:00 pm Pacific on November 23, 2026.
Future intakes will be available for non-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for investments starting after April 1, 2027.
3. How to apply
To apply for funding through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative:
- Review the eligibility requirements
- Review the Applicant Guide (PDF, 483 kB)
- Prepare your application, including uploading all mandatory supporting documents in the portal:
- A complete application in the PacifiCan application portal
- A completed RAII Supplemental Form (PDF, 229 kB)
- A completed Detailed Budget Worksheet (XLSX, 47 kB)
- A completed Technology Questionnaire (PDF, 257 kB) (for technology commercialization projects)
- Externally prepared financial statements for the past two complete financial years and current interim financial statements (for commercialization projects, organizations operating for less than two years may submit statements for one year)
- Confirmation of funding from all other sources
- Contact us with any questions
- Submit your application and supporting documents through the application portal
Applications that are incomplete cannot proceed in the assessment process until all required documents and information are provided. Please review the Applicant Guide closely to ensure your application provides the necessary information.
Applications that are started but not submitted will not be assessed.
Information provided by applicants may be shared with other federal departments and agencies, provincial/territorial governments, and/or municipal governments, for the purpose of reviewing projects and determining eligibility for other Government of Canada programs. Automated systems and/or artificial intelligence may be used to assist review and assessment of applications.
