AI for Productivity Challenge asks you 13 questions, 10 of them written answers. None of the documents we saved states a length limit for these answers. It asks for 1 document with the application. Every question below is quoted from National Research Council Canada (NRC)’s own documents, saved on September 10, 2026.
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Express interest 1
1in collaborating (email to the AI Productivity team)
Opportunities for collaboration will be ongoing throughout the program. To learn more or express interest in collaborating, send an email to the AI Productivity team at [email protected].National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
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2Areas of focus (theme)
The program includes 3 thematic areas:National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
3Use case or problem to be solved
A clear definition of the use case or problem to be solvedNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
4Potential productivity impact
An assessment of potential productivity impactNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
5AI methods and expertise
Selection of appropriate AI methods and expertiseNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
6Access to training data
Access to high-quality training dataNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
7Practical AI tools for real-world use
Development of practical AI tools for real-world useNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
8Industry partnerships for adoption
Strong industry partnerships for adoption and implementationNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
3+2 call steps 5
9Registration phase
The lead Canadian applicant must register electronically by using the register button at the end of this page. Basic information about the applicant and the organization will be required upon registration.National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
10Expression of interest phase
During this phase, the lead Canadian applicant must submit an expression of interest (EOI) form outlining basic information on the applicant and the collaborative project.National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
11NRC IRAP Canadian SME annex form
an NRC IRAP Canadian SME annex form containing additional information required to assess the Canadian SME applicants and the project consortiumNational Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
12Cash-flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)
a cash-flow projection for the Canadian SME(s), demonstrating sufficient financial runway to execute and sustain the project over its duration.National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
13NRC IRAP funding proposal and contribution agreement
Canadian SME applicants will work with their NRC IRAP ITA to prepare an NRC IRAP funding proposal, and if approved, execute a contribution agreement.National Research Council Canada (NRC) · saved September 10, 2026
What the reviewers are deciding
- What productivity problem will the AI solve?
What to showName the operational problem, where it sits in the value chain, and the baseline metric the AI tool will move.
- Can this team build and prove the AI?
- Will Canada actually adopt and benefit?
- Does each partner bring a fair share?
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Where applications go wrong
- No, the NRC provides only either grant funding or contribution funding for the same eligible expenditures.
- Failure to do so, at any point or for any reason, may cause the entire collaborative project application to be considered incomplete or ineligible and render the entire project consortium ineligible for funding through this call for proposals.
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Every answer on this form, drafted for your business
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Where these questions come from
- AI for Productivity Challenge programnrc.canada.ca
- Funded collaborative R&D programs and initiativesnrc.canada.ca
- Grant and contribution funding for collaboratorsnrc.canada.ca
- Challenge programsnrc.canada.ca
- Challenge programs calls for proposals and interestnrc.canada.ca
- Open calls for proposals and interestnrc.canada.ca
Saved from National Research Council Canada (NRC) on September 10, 2026. Funders revise forms: open the current version before you submit. Eligibility, amounts and deadlines: AI for Productivity Challenge programme profile.
Questions people ask
What does the AI for Productivity Challenge application ask?
13 questions in total, including 10 written answers. The first ones: in collaborating (email to the AI Productivity team); Areas of focus (theme); Use case or problem to be solved. The full list, in the funder’s words, is on this page.
Is there a word or character limit?
None of the documents we saved from National Research Council Canada (NRC) states a length limit for these answers. Check the current form before you write.
What documents does the application need?
National Research Council Canada (NRC) asks for 1 document with the application. The list is in Premium, with the full form drafted for you.