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Government funding stories
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
This month
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edutech
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robots
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agricultural technology
Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.
Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research
This month
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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ml
Mila wins CAD $36m Quebec funding to scale AI research, talent training and responsible innovation across Montreal's tech ecosystem.
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Canada's AI-led healthcare boom is running on ageing systems, raising cyber risks and outages that threaten the promise of smarter care.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
Last month
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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agricultural technology
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hybrid & remote work
Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.
Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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smb
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procurement
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ict sector
Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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smb
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government funding
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business support
Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.
SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects
Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Funding will boost AI adoption in industries such as aircraft maintenance, retail, and recycling, with private funds leading.
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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ai
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edge ai
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government funding
Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.
NZ ISPs in YouTube tie-up to drive faster broadband connections
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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netflix
New Zealand internet service providers are part of a multinational drive by global video streaming giant YouTube to push customers to faster landli.