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 an application that actually wins.
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.