Industrial AI Readiness Program
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
NRC-IRAP-supported reimbursement program for Canadian manufacturers to engage AI service providers for readiness evaluations and implementation plans. Covers up to $15,000 in professional fees.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an NRC-IRAP-eligible small or medium-sized manufacturer incorporated and operating in Canada
- Have fewer than 500 employees
- Obtain a reference from a local NRC-IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor
- Select an AI partner from Canada's AI4Manufacturing cluster
- Focus on feasibility studies and implementation plans rather than direct AI system deployment
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 reimbursement for professional fees from AI service providers
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Applications accepted until funds expire; reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis; projects must conclude with final reports by end of December 2026
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Insider TipObtain a reference from your local NRC-IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor and select an AI partner from Canada's AI4Manufacturing cluster before applying; funding is reimbursement after completion, not upfront.
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Deadline Notes
Applications are received until funds expire and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Projects must conclude with final reports filed by the end of December 2026, which effectively caps how late a project can start. Apply via an Expression of Interest, with a reference email from an NRC-IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor.
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