How to apply for funding – An organization providing training

Eligibility of Training providers

You are eligible if:

• You are a Canada-based organization offering customized training to companies.

Training providers may include businesses, non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, consortiums, research centers, etc.

Please note that we may request the trainer’s resume.

We do not have a pre-approved list of training providers.

Project Eligibility

• Your project is eligible if it involves training in digital intelligence or artificial intelligence, with content that has been custom-developed or adapted for your client.
• The training can take the form of lectures, but also coaching, workshops, ideation sessions, etc.
• We can fund the costs related to training preparation, delivery, and follow-up, as well as some associated expenses.
• We do not fund publicly available training or programs that are not tailored to the company’s needs.
• We do not fund training on how to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
• The total project amount must be at least $5,000. There is no maximum amount for submitting a request.
• There is no minimum or maximum duration for the training.
• There is no deadline for submitting applications.

How to Submit a Training Project?

To get a training approved, your client, the learning company, must submit the request.

The contract will also be signed between Scale AI and your client.

Please note that we do not pre-approve training content for providers. Each project must be submitted individually.

How the Program Works

1. Once you have developed the course plan with your client, it is the client who must submit the application to us via this link.
2. If the project is eligible, you will need to provide certain information for the application, including detailed costs.
3. Your project will be presented to our selection committee for a decision.
4. If the project is approved, we will proceed with signing the contract between Scale AI and your client. Please note that for your client to receive funding, the training must not start before Scale AI has approved the project.
5. Deliver the training and invoice your client.
6. Your client will receive a partial reimbursement from Scale AI, after submitting the required documents.

Do you have any other questions? Contact us at: training@scaleai.ca.