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Updated June 2026 · Verified against Scale AI (Global Innovation Cluster) guidelines
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Scale AI — Training Program

Scale AI (Global Innovation Cluster)
Maximum Funding
Up to $1,000,000
Paused — not currently accepting applications
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
Scale AI — Training Program provides Up to $1,000,000 per project. Non-repayable contributions up to $1M for Canadian companies to train employees in AI and machine learning for supply chain applications. Paused — not currently accepting applications. Approval odds: ~20–40% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description

Non-repayable contributions up to $1M for Canadian companies to train employees in AI and machine learning for supply chain applications. Covers custom training including lectures, coaching, workshops, ideation. Reimbursement-based. Minimum project cost $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Canadian companies training employees in Canada
  • Training in AI/ML for supply chain applications
  • Must include at least one SME (<500 employees)
  • Minimum project cost $5,000
  • Training must be incremental AI knowledge
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Technology Manufacturing Retail Services Healthcare
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $1,000,000 per project
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Paused — not currently accepting applications

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Paused
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~20–40%
Accessibility
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Competition
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1 Attend Information Webinar Join Scale AI's weekly information webinar (Thursdays at 3 PM ET) to understand program requirements, eligible training, and the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply if I'm a sole proprietor?
No. Must be incorporated Canadian company with at least one SME (under 500 employees) in your training cohort. Sole proprietors don't qualify as legal entities for this grant.
What's the typical award amount?
Most awards range $50,000-$500,000. The $1M max is rare — only for large-scale, multi-company supply chain training programs with strategic alignment.
Is the program currently open for applications?
No — applications are paused. Check scaleai.ca for updates. Weekly info webinars (Thurs 3 PM ET) provide the latest program status.
Do I need matching funds?
No matching required. The grant is reimbursement-based — you pay upfront for training, then get reimbursed for eligible costs.
Why do most applications get rejected?
Common rejections: training not AI/ML for supply chain, single-company focus without SME partner, or general business skills instead of AI-specific training.

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