Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII): Information Session with FedDev Ontario

​As part of AI for All, Canada’s national AI strategy, the Government of Canada has added $500 million to the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII). In southern Ontario, the intake is now open through FedDev Ontario.

​Join BHive for a one-hour session with Eddie Bissoon, Economic Development Officer, FedDev Ontario, covering what RAII funds, who is eligible, how to apply and your questions.

​RAII at a glance

• ​Streams: AI Adoption, AI Commercialization and Scale-Up, AI Ecosystem

• ​Businesses: $125,000 to $5 million, repayable, up to 50% of eligible project costs

• ​Not-for-profit organizations: up to $10 million, non-repayable

• ​Deadlines: November 24, 2026 (projects with costs starting before March 31, 2027); final January 19, 2027

​Who should attend: southern Ontario business owners planning an AI project, AI companies ready to scale, and not-for-profits supporting AI adoption.

​BHive is Brampton’s innovation hub and home of BNext AI, the no-cost program that helps established businesses find where AI fits and test it in 30 days.

​This session will be recorded and made possible by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.