Following the signing of several significant commercial agreements between Canada and the United Arab Emirates, as part of Canada’s strategy to diversify its strategic partnerships, Scale AI is proud to organize a business mission enabling Canadian AI providers to showcase their products and services in Dubai during the World Governments Summit 2026.
From February 3 to 5, a cohort of 10 to 20 Canadian companies will present their solutions to governments from multiple countries.
In this context, Scale AI, Canada’s AI Cluster, is launching a call for applications to select the Canadian organizations that will take part in Canada’s AI and tech mission to the United Arab Emirates in February 2026.
To be eligible, your organization must:
- Offer a product or service intended for the public sector and ready for commercialization.
- Be a Canadian company headquartered in Canada.
- Cover transportation, accommodation, and other travel expenses related to participation in the UAE mission (estimated at approximately $7,000 per representative).
- Ensure the presence of at least one Canadian team member on-site in Dubai for the duration of the event.
The application deadline is December 16, 2025.
This business mission represents an exceptional opportunity for Canadian AI product and service providers to present their solutions to governments around the world, and for Canada to further demonstrate its international leadership in applied AI.
Key Dates
- December 2, 2025: Call for applications opens
- December 16, 2025: Call for applications closes
- Before the holiday break: Notification of selected companies
- February 3-5, 2026: Mission and presentations in Dubai during WGS 2026
Complete the Application Form
About Scale AI’s mission to WGS 2026
Scale AI’s participation in WGS 2026 reflects its commitment to strengthening international collaboration around public-sector transformation. Building on the momentum of ALL IN 2025—where the United Arab Emirates was the country of honour—and aligned with the recently signed MoU with Emirati partners, this mission provides a unique platform to deepen bilateral exchanges, discover emerging initiatives, and develop joint projects in applied AI for public services.
