Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie provinces

Intake open

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until December 31, 2028, or until funding has been fully committed or otherwise announced here. Under Budget 2024, PrairiesCan received $33.8 million over 5 years to deliver the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII), beginning in 2024-25. Applicants are encouraged to submit expressions of interest as soon as possible for consideration under this initiative.

All projects must be completed by March 31, 2029.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can help businesses across Canada compete and grow in a global economy. This rapidly evolving technology has the potential to improve how businesses operate, increase productivity and bring benefits to Canadians. As countries around the world race to develop and use AI, Canada is already a leader in this space.

To stay at the forefront of this technology, the Government of Canada announced $200 million for AI-powered businesses. This funding, delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) is available in all regions to help bring new AI technologies to market and speed-up AI adoption in critical sectors such as agriculture, clean technology, healthcare and manufacturing.

The RAII is part of Canada’s budget 2024 commitment to secure Canada’s AI advantage. RAII advances PrairiesCan’s strategic priorities.

Contact PrairiesCan

For additional RAII information, contact us directly at one of our regional offices by calling 1-888-338-9378.

Related program

• RAII is part of the national Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.