CanNor REGI — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Support for AI innovation and adoption in the Territories

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the potential to transform businesses and make them more competitive internationally. As countries around the world join the race to develop and use AI, Canada is already a leader in this field. For this reason, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to provide businesses across the country with the tools they need to adopt AI and to develop new technologies and processes that integrate AI. Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), including the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), are delivering $200 million through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) to help bring new AI technologies to market and speed up AI adoption in sectors across the country. Through RAII, RDAs will support projects that help businesses turn their ideas into real-world solutions for Canadians and compete globally. CanNor received $4.1 million to support relevant projects in the territories. If your business or organization is exploring innovative projects that leverage or develop AI components, you are encouraged to apply.