Quebec
ESSOR Program – Active until March 31, 2027
Still open, but may be suspended without notice depending on available budgets
Innovation Program (MEIE) – Active until March 31, 2027
Several calls for projects are currently underway
CDAE Tax Credit – Replaced by CDAE-IA
The new CDAE-IA tax credit targets businesses integrating AI into their digital solutions. It applies to fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2025
Scale AI – Training Funding – Still available
No deadline. Covers up to 85% of the cost of customized AI training
Federal
Scale AI – No deadline
Covers up to 50% of the costs of customized training
Training is eligible if tailored to the business (e.g., strategic use of Copilot)
Program accessible to businesses across Canada.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (IRIA) – Active until December 31, 2028
Up to 50% funding for SMEs and 90% for NPOs
Training is eligible if linked to the strategic adoption of AI within the business
Available in Ontario through the FedDev Ontario development agency.
