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AI Compute Access Fund

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Up to $5M

Up to $300 million fund; contributions cover two-thirds of eligible Canadian cloud AI compute costs and half of non-Canadian costs (until March 31, 2027); proposals for compute costs between $100,000 and $5,000,000

Part of the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy: offsets AI compute costs for Canadian AI companies.

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Who qualifies

Active Canadian-registered for-profit company developing AI products or services, under 500 FTEs, with Canada-based R&D teams, revenue-generating or showing investor interest (e.g. Series A), with compute contracts or invoices in place.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Projects up to three years, ending March 31, 2028.
  • Cost share: 66.7% of eligible costs

Evidence from the official page

  • status“The AI Compute Access Fund is not currently accepting applications.” source ↗
  • amount“Companies can submit proposals for compute costs between $100,000 and $5,000,000” source ↗
  • amount“Contributions will cover up to two-thirds of the eligible costs for Canadian AI compute services” source ↗
  • amount“Through an investment of up to $300 million” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-08 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.