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AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (Canada)

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Location:Canada
Canada
Status:Open
Budget: CAD 890,000,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:Canada
Canada
Date posted: Apr 17, 2026

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AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (Canada)The Government of Canada has launched AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program to support the development of a large-scale national AI supercomputing system for researchers and innovators. The program
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About the Funding Agency

Global Affairs Canada  - manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes the country's international trade and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

 

About the Sectors

ICT & Telecommunications

Features information and communication technologies, digital systems, and telecommunications infrastructure and services.


Key areas:
  • ICT systems, software, and digital solutions
  • Telecommunications networks and services
  • Digitalization, data, and communication tools

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

Canada

Canada invests heavily in transport networks (rail, highways, ports, and airports), energy infrastructure, digital connectivity, and critical mineral supply chains to support its diversified economy. Major infrastructure funding comes from federal and provincial governments, complemented by public-private partnerships and infrastructure banks. Emphasis is placed on climate adaptation, renewable energy expansion, and Indigenous community infrastructure development. Geographic scale, cold climate conditions, and regional disparities significantly shape infrastructure planning.

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