Montreal, December 17, 2025 — SCALE AI, Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) cluster, announced today new investments supporting applied AI projects in Québec, part of a broad national effort unveiled yesterday by SCALE AI and Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
In Québec, SCALE AI is supporting 24 applied AI initiatives, representing a total project value of $73.3 million. These projects demonstrate how organizations across the province are adopting advanced AI technologies to strengthen competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and contribute to Canada’s economic growth.
These projects are part of SCALE AI’s largest funding round to date. Totaling $128.5 million and announced yesterday, this announcement is a clear sign of the strong momentum of AI in Québec and Canada, driven in particular by increased public sector engagement and the rapid adoption of AI technologies across multiple industries nationwide. The announcement also highlights a growing trend: a rising number of projects now involve partners from multiple provinces, reflecting an increasingly interprovincial AI ecosystem and a strengthening culture of collaboration across Canada.
With this new round of funding, the total investments led by SCALE AI in Québec now exceed $444 million, supporting 108 AI projects since the program’s launch in 2018.
The projects announced today in Québec highlight AI applications across healthcare, retail, energy, and manufacturing, with examples such as:
- The Montreal General Hospital, in collaboration with the McGill University Health Centre, Airudi and Lachine Hospital, developing AI tools that reduce nurses’ administrative workload by automating shift reports, optimizing staff assignments and supporting task prioritization so clinical teams can focus more on patient care.
- The CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, working with IVADO Labs, AlayaCare and McGill University, applying predictive analytics to forecast emergency admissions, discharges and home-care risks to improve patient flow and manage hospital capacity more proactively.
- Promobois G.D.S., in collaboration with Yeji Data Lab, Bois d’Œuvre Cedrico and MultiFib, applying AI to help the lumber industry better anticipate market conditions and optimize production.
This announcement reinforces the momentum behind Canada’s AI ecosystem. With the Government of Canada developing a renewed national AI strategy, investments like these are accelerating the commercialization and adoption of Canadian AI technologies in Québec.
These projects also reflect a strong public-private partnership, with a 2:1 private-to-public investment ratio supporting real-world implementation and long-term economic impact.
Today’s announcement took place at SCALE AI’s headquarters in Montréal. The event brought together the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, along with Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Céline Haytayan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Québec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy for Artificial Intelligence, the Quantum Sector, Science and Innovation, project partners, provincial AI leaders, and representatives from SCALE AI.
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“These projects, led by the Scale AI Cluster, reflect our comprehensive and ambitious nationwide approach to artificial intelligence and economic growth—one in which we work shoulder to shoulder with our partners to build world-class ecosystems and drive transformative outcomes through made-in-Canada AI solutions. The Global Innovation Clusters’ collaborative model enables Canadian innovators to move at the speed of business, respond quickly to market needs, commercialize bold ideas and strengthen Canada’s competitive edge.” — The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions” — The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
“Artificial intelligence is opening new opportunities for Canadians, helping us work more efficiently, tackle real-world challenges and improve our living standards. Applied AI is where that impact is felt most clearly: on factory floors, in supply chains, in hospitals and across the companies building the next wave of innovation. Through these new Scale AI Cluster investments, our government is supporting leading Canadian companies deploying innovative AI solutions responsibly and strategically, in collaboration with Scale AI, Canadian innovators, academia and communities—driving economic growth and reinforcing Canada’s leadership in applied AI.”— The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
‘’Scale AI’s projects showcase a wide range of applied AI capabilities with the potential to be transformative in the healthcare sector by streamlining health care processes and planning, and saving clinicians time so they can effectively focus more on their patients. By leveraging AI, we can make technology work for people — improving lives, improving care, and building a health system ready for the future.‘’— The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health
“These 44 projects showcase how Canadian innovation is transforming our economy and strengthening critical supply chains. By integrating AI across industries, Scale AI is helping businesses boost productivity, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and equipping our workforce with the skills needed for a digital future.” — Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
“Québec continues to secure a significant share of Canada’s AI investment, a clear reflection of its leadership and the strength of its ecosystem. This advantage has also helped spark momentum across the country, with other provinces rapidly scaling their capabilities, deepening their expertise and accelerating AI adoption and commercialization. The projects we are announcing this week highlight the breadth and depth of Canada’s AI expertise, ensuring we remain at the forefront of a sector that is already shaping the competitiveness of tomorrow’s economy.” — Julien Billot, CEO, SCALE AI
“Across Québec and Canada, industries are making impressive strides in adopting AI to drive growth and innovation. These technologies are reshaping business models, elevating decision-making and empowering teams to perform at new levels. Our ambition is clear: to make AI an essential pillar of every organization’s strategy. Both Quebec and Canada are uniquely positioned to lead this global shift, backed by exceptional research capacity and world-class talent.” — Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, SCALE AI
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24 New Projects Representing Investments of $73.3 Million
Revenue Management Optimization with AI
Partners: Transat, IVADO Labs, Larochelle
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Transport optimization
Partners: Fuel Transport, Camion Fuel Inc., Groupe Geloso, Vooban, CRIM
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Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization for retail
Partners: Jesta I.S. Inc., IVADO Labs, JDSF Retail (Canada) Inc.
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Transat Elevation Program x AI (Phases 1 & 2)
Partners: Transat, Boston Consulting Group, MoovAI, Paxyl Solutions
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SpyneVision – Phases 1 & 2
Partners: Eddyfi Technologies, TC Energy, Acuren Group, NDT Group, Applus+ Canada, NQB, Catalytik Innovation
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Intelligent Optimization of the Iron Ore Shipping Terminal Operation
Partners: Société Ferroviaire et Portuaire de Pointe-Noire S.E.C, SimWell Consulting and Technologies Incorporated, Lichens Innovation Inc., Baseline
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Smart Persona
Partners: Plus Company, IUVO-AI
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Demand Forecasting – Transport & Production Optimization
Partners: Soleno, Vooban, Les Entreprises Noiseux Inc.
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Smart Assistant for Customer Response Center Agents
Partners: Bombardier Inc., IVADO Labs, Xennial Innovations
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Lumber Product Price Forecasting and Optimization (LumFO)
Partners: Promobois G.D.S., Yeji Data Lab Inc., Bois d’Oeuvre Cedrico Inc., MultiFib
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C4 FLOW: Predictive Intelligence for Better Patient Care
Partners: CIUSSS West Central Montreal, OROT, AlayaCare, IVADO Labs, Desautels Faculty of Management – McGill University
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Advanced Logistics and Inventory for Gildan’s Network (ALIGN)
Partners: Gildan, IVADO Labs, Groupe Ingeno
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Optimization of human resources replacement processes
Partners: CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest, Hôpital Barrie Memorial, Hôpital du Suroît, Hôpital Anna-Laberge, Airudi
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Echocardiogram requests prioritization
Partners: McGill University Health Centre, IVADO Labs
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Optimization of Resource Allocation and Work Organization
Partners: McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal General Hospital Foundation, Montréal General Hospital, Airudi, Lachine Hospital
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Scaling Immersive Light Shows with AI-Solutions Powered by PixMob
Partners: ESKI INC. (d/b/a Pixmob Studio), Cirque du Soleil, Corporation du Cinéma du Parc, Umaneo
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Optimizing content production with generative AI in events
Partners: Dialog Insight, Groupe Contex, AQT, Coopérative de solidarité Baseline en intelligence artificielle, Towards AI, SolutionStat Consultation et formation en statistique, Calaytik Innovation
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AirOptima: Optimizing Flight Crew Scheduling in Aviation
Partners: Nolinor Aviation, Airudi, P3F, Canadian North, Polytechnique Montreal
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Smart Email Logging
Partners: Newforma, Stantec, CBCL Limited, Nexapp, Moov AI, AÇAI
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The Future We Build
Partners: Broccolini, Moov AI (Publicis), Nexapp
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SOMGEN
Partners: Stratégie Organisation & Méthode Som, Vooban, CRIM
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Optimizing Food and Beverage Management Systems for Large Establishments, Events, Sports Centers and Hotels
Partners: Alfred Technologies Inc., Korvaed, Fairmont Château Frontenac, Auberge Saint-Antoine
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