Who can apply
Check if you meet the criteria to apply.
Incorporated business eligibility checklist
For-profit businesses must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this program.
- You’re a for-profit business incorporated to conduct business in Canada
- You employ at least one full-time equivalent (FTE)
- You’ve been in operation for a minimum of two years
- You have staffed operating facilities in the prairie provinces
- You are commercializing AI technologies (at above technology readiness level 7 (as defined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) or adopting AI based solutions (preference may be given to Canadian AI solutions).
- You have confirmed funding from all other sources including government and non-government
- You are 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.
Indigenous applicants
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.
Not-for-profit organization eligibility checklist
Not-for-profit* organizations must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this initiative.
- You 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.
- You are a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
- You 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 applicants
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.