Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Lenovo, with Intel and Microsoft, awards 10 North American small businesses a $25,000 cash grant, a $10,000 customized AI technology package and mentorship; eligible Canadian businesses must be in Greater Toronto or Greater Vancouver, have under $7.5M annual revenue, 75 or fewer employees, and use Microsoft 365.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be located in Greater Toronto, Ontario or Greater Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Have annual revenue of less than $7.5M.
- Have 75 or fewer employees.
- Use Microsoft 365 as the primary computer operating system.
- Minority, disabled and woman-owned businesses are championed but not exclusively eligible.
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $25,000 cash grant + customized AI technology package valued at $10,000 + mentorship
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Closed. The 2025 cycle ran January 27 to February 17, 2025 and no next window has been posted
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant
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- 6 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 1-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe 2025 cycle ran January 27 – February 17, 2025 and is closed; sign up for notification of the next window.
Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Located outside the greater Toronto or greater Vancouver metropolitan areas (all other Canadian regions, including Quebec, are excluded)
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 1
Eligible Expenses 3
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Not-applicable RiskHow Lenovo Evolve Small AI Grant Compares
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