Question 1

Which Canadian programs can fund AI adoption?

Accepted Answer

This checker covers the four programs ReadyIQ tracks for AI work in Canada: SR&ED + Ontario OITC, BDC LIFT, OCI DMAP, OCI TDP. Each has its own rules on company size, revenue, province, and what the money pays for, so a project that fits one may not fit another.

Question 2

Does the checker tell me whether I qualify?

Accepted Answer

No. It maps your answers against each program's published criteria and gives a program-by-program read on which are worth a closer look. It is not an eligibility ruling — the CRA, BDC, and the Ontario Centre of Innovation each make the final call on their own programs.

Question 3

How long does it take and does it cost anything?

Accepted Answer

It is free and takes about two minutes — eight plain-language questions, no account required. You get a per-program summary at the end and links to each official program page so you can verify the details yourself.

Question 4

What information do I need to answer the questions?

Accepted Answer

A rough sense of your province, company size, annual revenue, and the kind of AI work you have in mind is enough. The questions stay high-level — you do not need financial statements or a project plan to get a useful read.

Which Canadian AI programs fit your business?