Business Size: small, medium

Industries: artificial intelligence, technology

Region: British Columbia

Demographics: Indigenous people, women, youth, under-represented British Columbians

Other Criteria: Incorporated businesses (operated in B.C. for at least 1 year, staffed facilities in B.C., 3-500 FTE employees), Legally incorporated not-for-profit organizations (including industry associations, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations, B.C. municipalities/Crown corporations - not for capital/ongoing operational requirements), Projects must last a maximum of 3 years, Projects must demonstrate broad benefits for British Columbians, Projects must achieve program objectives and significant economic benefits, Applicant organization must have capacity (financial, execution) to lead the project, Clear definition of market size and business potential, Demonstrate data readiness, data security, and good governance, Include a strategy for responsible AI development and deployment, complying with current and anticipated AI regulation, For businesses, projects primarily focus on AI commercialization (with exceptional consideration for AI adoption), For not-for-profits, projects focus on AI ecosystem advancement, AI commercialization, or AI adoption, Businesses must secure at least 50% of project funding from non-government sources, Not-for-profit organizations must secure at least 50% of project funding from non-PacifiCan sources