SCALE AI - Canadian Artificial Intelligence Supercluster

$283,615,919.00 CAD

≈ $6.85 for every person in Canada ≈ 3,665 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Program
Global Innovation Clusters
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2017-2018
Agreement period
March 15, 2018 – March 31, 2028
Reference
ic:033-2018-2019-Q3-511786

Published purpose

Based in Quebec, the AI-Powered Supply Chains Supercluster (SCALE.AI) will bring the retail, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, and information and communications technology sectors together to build intelligent supply chains through artificial intelligence and robotics. This supercluster will help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses scale up and help ensure Canada is a globally competitive export leader.

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This federal contribution funds SCALE AI, a Quebec-based supercluster that brings together sectors like retail, manufacturing, and transportation to develop intelligent supply chains using artificial intelligence and robotics, aiming to help Canadian SMEs scale and boost export competitiveness.

Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada

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