What is Scale AI — Sector Adoption Projects?
Scale AI — Sector Adoption Projects is delivered by Scale AI Supercluster as a contribution. Funding is typically up to $5,000,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $5,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Contribution |
| Delivered by | Scale AI Supercluster |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open - continuous intake |
| Last verified | 2026-07-27 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, retail, food & ag
- Eligible activities: AI adoption in supply chain; demand forecasting; warehouse automation; last-mile AI
Watch out for
No AI or supply chain component; outside Scale AI focus sectors
Deadlines & how to apply
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Co-investment up to 40% of eligible costs (50% for Quebec projects). Requires a consortium of at least two companies including one SME and one technology adopter. New funding round of about $129M announced 2026.
How NorthGrants helps with Scale AI — Sector Adoption Projects
Most business owners read about Scale AI — Sector Adoption Projects, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.