Loan · partly repayable

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)

Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions · Quebec

OpenAIAgri-FoodCleanTech
Funding
50% of costs
Covers 50% of eligible costs, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Loan · partly repayable
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME, Non-profit

Overview

Funding for Quebec SMEs and NPOs to develop and commercialize new AI technologies and to accelerate the adoption or integration of AI in industries such as agriculture, clean technology, life sciences and manufacturing, including transformative projects.

Who can apply

  • Quebec-based SMEs (including start-ups and growing businesses) and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Projects must contribute to one of two pillars: supporting product development and commercialization of AI by start-ups and growing businesses, or accelerating adoption/integration of AI by SMEs, including in critical sectors.
  • Full details on program website.
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What it can pay for

R&DCommercializationTechnology adoptionBusiness Expansion

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.