PacifiCan Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Normally up to $3M · non-repayableShared AI adoption, commercialization, testing and ecosystem infrastructure. This intake excludes accelerator-focused applications.
Review official program ↗✳Government funding navigator
Fund the evidence.
Protect the company.
✳For LaunchAI Hub
Build ecosystem capacity.
Not a renamed accelerator.
The immediate opportunity is a genuine shared AI ecosystem project. The long-term priority is a Regional AI Initiative proposal supported by incorporation, partners, matching funds and measurable outcomes.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
$500K–$5M for nonprofitsLaunchAI Hub’s strongest long-term fit. A typical project requires 50% matching support and measurable regional economic outcomes.
Review official program ↗National AI Institutes & Mitacs
Commercialization and research talentBuild delivery partnerships with Canadian AI institutes and post-secondary researchers for applied AI projects and talent placements.
Review official program ↗✳For Canadian AI companies
Match the instrument
to the stage.
Government support is not one pool of free money. Programs differ by legal structure, technical risk, revenue, project stage, eligible costs and repayment obligations.
Non-dilutive R&D support
NRC IRAP
For incorporated Canadian technology companies developing an innovative product or service with a credible commercialization plan.
Official source ↗Grants and procurement
Innovative Solutions Canada
For Canadian small businesses solving published federal challenges, with potential progression from feasibility to development and government purchasing.
Official source ↗R&D tax credits
Federal + BC SR&ED
For documented experimental development that addresses technological uncertainty—not routine coding, standard integrations or ordinary model use.
Official source ↗Compute cost support
AI Compute Access Fund
The previous intake is closed. AI product companies should prepare technical, commercial and supplier evidence for the announced expansion.
Official source ↗Preferential financing + advice
BDC LIFT
For established SMEs adopting AI and digital technology. This is financing—not a grant—and generally suits companies with at least $1M annual revenue.
Official source ↗Government-backed lending
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Term loans and lines of credit delivered through participating financial institutions for eligible assets, software and working capital.
Official source ↗✳Readiness standard
Prepare once.
Reuse the evidence.
A strong core evidence room makes applications faster without forcing the same project into programs where it does not belong.
Legal foundation
Canadian incorporation, ownership, governance and business-number records are current.
Technical case
The innovation, technical uncertainty, experiments, compute need and defensible advantage are documented.
Commercial case
The customer problem, evidence, market, revenue model, milestones and economic benefit are credible.
Delivery plan
Work packages, eligible costs, suppliers, team capacity, risks and measurable outcomes are defined.
Funding structure
Matching funds, cash flow, stacking limits and reimbursement timing have been reviewed.
✳Responsible funding guidance
Fit before forms.
LaunchAI Hub provides education and readiness support, not legal, tax, accounting or lending advice. Program rules and intake status can change. Founders must confirm eligibility with the official program and qualified advisers before committing costs or relying on support.
Assess your readiness ↗✳Capital readiness
Fundraising is one strategy—not the definition of progress.
Founders learn to connect capital decisions to company evidence, ownership goals and a responsible use-of-funds plan.
Choose the right capital
The program compares revenue, grants, debt, strategic support and equity financing against stage, risk, control and timing.
Prepare the company
Founders organize governance, financial assumptions, security, intellectual property and diligence materials before outreach.
Protect consent
Investor and partner introductions are approved individually. A LaunchAI Hub relationship does not guarantee access or investment.
Disclose conflicts
Any future financial interest, referral arrangement or participation right requires plain-language disclosure and independent legal review.
✳Choose your path
Move from interest
to meaningful action.
Join the founding network as a Founder, Chapter Lead, Mentor or ecosystem Partner.