Toronto, December 16, 2025 — SCALE AI, Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) cluster, announced today a total of $128.5 million in investments to support 44 new applied AI projects across Canada. This brings total commitments over the past six months to more than $226 million, reflecting the rapid acceleration of homegrown AI deployment across Canadian industries and organizations.
This is SCALE AI’s largest funding round to date, a clear signal of the accelerating momentum behind Canada’s AI—from growing public-sector commitment to rapidly expanding adoption across sectors 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.
The newly announced projects highlight the diverse and transformative applications of AI across a growing range of private and public organizations crucial to the Canadian economy—from using advanced AI agents to reinvent how people navigate and access their healthcare benefits, to helping healthcare teams better plan and coordinate care for patients after they complete radiation therapy, to automating municipal infrastructure management, to accelerating oil and gas pipeline inspections, helping electric utilities respond more effectively to power outages, and even deploying generative AI solutions to support local news coverage across the country.
The projects also showcase a wide range of applied AI capabilities now being deployed across Canada’s economy, including machine learning for prediction and optimization, computer vision for image and video analysis, generative AI for conversational interfaces, and retrieval-augmented generation for navigating complex institutional knowledge. From automating document-heavy workflows to enabling real-time forecasting, risk detection, and decision support, these solutions show how AI is accelerating operational efficiency, reducing bottlenecks, and strengthening productivity and competitiveness across fields such as healthcare, energy, insurance, retail, manufacturing, transportation, professional services, and public infrastructure.
The announcement comes at the end of a year marked by remarkable momentum for Canada’s AI ecosystem, and at a time when the Government of Canada is developing a renewed AI strategy to drive economic growth through broader adoption of the technology and greater public trust in its capabilities. It highlights the critical role that AI commercialization and deployment will play in advancing Canada’s global AI leadership and reinforcing the country’s digital sovereignty.
The 2:1 private-to-public investment ratio for the projects announced today reflects the industry’s firm commitment to adopting made-in-Canada AI and the collaboration between industry and government to accelerate innovation.
The announcement was held at League’s headquarters in Toronto, home to a leading AI-powered healthcare consumer experience platform that serves more than 63 million people worldwide. The event brought together Canadian AI leaders and project partners alongside the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina-Harbourfront.
The details of the supported projects are available here. The supported projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec will be highlighted during announcements scheduled for December 17, 2025.
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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 investments are creating new opportunities for Canada’s health sector. By leveraging the power of AI, we can strengthen our digital health ecosystem and accelerate the development of innovative solutions to better support health care providers and provide better health outcomes for Canadians.” — Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
“I’m very pleased that Scale AI’s largest financing round to date is being announced right here in Toronto, in front of so many leaders from our business community. Toronto is at the heart of Canada’s innovation economy, and I look forward to seeing how artificial intelligence will continue to drive productivity and efficiency for companies here at home and across Canada.” — Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina-Harbourfront
“We are at a pivotal moment for AI and Canada’s global leadership in this field. Now is the time to reap the benefits of our early investments in AI. Today’s announcement underscores the need for Canada to double down on the commercialization and the rapid, yet responsible, adoption of enterprise AI. The projects announced this week will help build more competitive companies and, ultimately, a stronger and more resilient economy.” — Julien Billot, CEO of SCALE AI
“Canadian industries are making remarkable progress in putting AI to work. These technologies have the power to transform business models, strengthen decision-making and equip teams to reach new levels of performance. Our goal is simple: ensure AI becomes a core element of every Canadian business strategy. Canada is uniquely positioned to lead this technological shift, supported by world-class research and talent. By co-investing in high-impact initiatives, SCALE AI is helping accelerate the commercialization of AI across the country.” — Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, SCALE AI
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44 New Projects Representing Investments of $129 Million
Healthcare Optimization – Agentic AI
Partners: League, IVADO Labs
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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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AI Innovations in Agricultural Insurance: Pathways to Supply Chain Stability
Partners: Agi3 Software, AIRM Consulting, Agi3 Risk Services, Definity Finan, Enns Brothers, Rutherford Farms
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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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Alectra AI Portal (AARP)
Partners: Alectra Utilities Inc, Hydro Ottawa, Pelmorex, Vooban, Crossleaf Inc
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Detecting and Treating Invasive Threats with AI-Enabled Remote Technologies
Partners: EarthDaily Analytics, Syngenta Canada, Olds College
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Delivering efficient global procurement processes with advanced AI technologies
Partners: Unilever Canada, Accenture, IVADO Labs, Novacene AI, Larus Technologies
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Demand Forecasting – Transport & Production Optimization
Partners: Soleno, Vooban, Les Entreprises Noiseux Inc.
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Prescribing Operational Adjustments for Resilient Cancer Care
Partners: The Ottawa Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, CancerCare Manitoba, Jewish General Hospital, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Gray Oncology Solutions, CIUSSS de l’Estrie – Sherbrooke, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval (CISSS), Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
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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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Predicting Alternative Level of Care (ALC) Patient Length of Stay & Service Need
Partners: Deloitte Inc., Humber River Health, Niagara Health, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Seafair, Saint Elizabeth Health Care
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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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AI-Driven Data Abstraction for Efficient Gastrointestinal Surgical Research
Partners: Hamilton Health Sciences, FluidAI Medical
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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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Application of Generative & Agentive AI to Retalon Predictive Analytic Platform
Partners: Retalon Inc., Hart Stores, Advantage2Retail (A2R)
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Echocardiogram requests prioritization
Partners: McGill University Health Centre, IVADO Labs
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AI-Powered Mortgage Processing for Canadian Lenders & Brokers
Partners: Blanc Labs, The Mortgage Trail (TMT)
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AI-driven Battery Portfolio Optimization Software
Partners: Arcus Power, Elemental Energy, University of Calgary
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Claims Root Cause of Loss
Partners: Co-operators General Insurance Company (CGIC), Mitigateway, The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR)
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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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AI-SCOUT
Partners: UHN, Zamplo, AMII
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Powering Government Insights with GenAI
Partners: Visual Defence, The City of Ottawa
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Generative AI Customer Experience Platform for Low-Resourced Languages
Partners: Proto Global Ltd., Manila Express, Voices.com
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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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AI for Insurance Fraud Detection
Partners: Daisy Intelligence Inc., Greenshield Canada
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AI-Driven Knowledge Retrieval & Compliance Solution
Partners: Deloitte Inc., Aqila Systems, Markitech, North York General Hospital (NYGH), Lakeridge Health (LH), Halton Healthcare (HH), Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH)
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MDA Space-Nowledge Copilot
Partners: MDA Space Ltd., Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd.
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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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Empowering Journalism with Generative AI
Partners: The Globe and Mail, Beam Data
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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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Automating Audit Data Preparation
Partners: BDO Canada, Vigilant AI
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