Apply for funding

Eligible Manitoba-based IDM companies may receive up to $10,000 in financial assistance.
Follow the 4 steps below to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).

How to apply

#1: Review the overview

Read the program overview and confirm your company meets all eligibility criteria.

#2: Define your project

Choose between AI Commercialization or AI Adoption. See the program differences below.

#3: Complete the EOI

Download the EOI form matching your chosen program. Fill in all mandatory fields.

#4: Submit your EOI

Upload your form below. It will be sent directly to ai@newmediamanitoba.com


Project Types

AI Commercialization

Commercialize Your AI Product

Supports:

  • Marketing and promotion in new regions
  • Growth and market expansion specialists
  • Travel to conferences, trade shows, BD events
  • Technical consulting for AI product development
  • Legal support for AI products
  • Others

Who can apply?

  • For-profit IDM companies based in Manitoba
  • AI product that is market ready (TRL7)
  • Minimum 1 full-time employee + Founder/Owner
  • At least 2 years in operation

AI Adoption

Adopt AI into your business

Supports:

  • Recruitment services for AI talent
  • Customized AI training
  • AI integration into business operations
  • Licenses for project-relevant AI platforms
  • Others

Who can apply?

  • For-profit IDM companies based in Manitoba
  • Must demonstrate a need for AI adoption
  • Minimum 1 full-time employee + Founder/Owner
  • At least 2 years in operation

Not sure if you qualify? We’re here to help.

Submit your completed EOI

Please submit your completed expression of interest. The information your provide is submitted via Gravity Forms to ai@newmediamanitoba.com. EOI reviews are performed in the first week of each month. You can expect a response within 45 days.

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