AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)

Overview of the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program:

Scale AI funds projects that contribute to our strategic objectives, such as AI adoption and the commercialization of AI-based products. Scale AI members can get funding for their projects, get access to resources and information on AI, supply chains, and opportunities to collaborate with other members. Members can also attend and participate in exclusive networking events. scale ai project funding can help member organizations innovate and develop technological solutions to improve the competitiveness of their products and services. Provided that the project is selected and its performance is maintained, a predefined share of the eligible costs will be reimbursed on a quarterly basis. The eligible project costs are costs dedicated to the project, taking place in Canada, in the predefined time window, including: - Salaries, wages, or contracts for carrying out project activities - Costs of purchasing or renting equipment, supplies, or services critical for the project - Travel and accommodation costs that comply with the NJCT directive - Dissemination costs vital for the performance of the project - Capital expenditures linked to the objectives of the project agreement and vital for the success of the project

Benefits of the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program:

• Scale AI funding is available to supply chain operators and AI solutions providers across a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
• Consumer goods and retail
• Industrial goods and manufacturing
• Transport and logistics
• Healthcare
• Infrastructure and construction

Eligibility criteria of the AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI) program:

• We select projects based on the following criteria:
• In-Scope: Does the project align with SCALE AIs strategy of boosting industry Productivity by leveraging AI technologies to improve Value Chains?
• Collaboration: Is the project collaborative, with meaningful contributions and benefits for multiple stakeholders in the Value Chain, and including at least 1 SME (