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Government of Canada expands support for artificial intelligence adoption and commercialization in the Prairie provinces

PR Newswire Canada ·

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The federal government is adding $500 million over five years to its Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, bringing total funding to $700 million and expanding support in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. PrairiesCan will fund efforts to help businesses adopt AI and help Canadian AI companies bring products to market, with a focus on sectors including health, energy, agriculture, transportation and manufacturing. Applications are open until Dec. 31, 2029, or until the funding is committed.