AI Digital Adoption Program
AI Digital Adoption Program is a program offered by Digital Nova Scotia for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Program helping Nova Scotia SMEs move from learning about AI to implementing it, combining AI leadership training (via NSCC), expert consulting, and an AI Adoption Grant of up to $8,500 covering 75% of implementation costs.
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Program details
The AI Digital Adoption Program (AI DAP) has four steps: (1) Two senior leaders complete AI Leadership Training delivered by NSCC (approx. 15 hours, asynchronous). (2) After training, the business applies for an AI Adoption Grant covering up to 75% of costs, max $8,500+HST. (3) AI Consultants help assess business needs and define use cases. (4) A Delivery Partner implements AI solutions and trains staff. The program is delivered in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia and ACOA. Applications are currently closed.
Who qualifies
Must be registered and operating in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia-based, have a minimum of 5 employees, have been in active operation for at least 2 years, and able to nominate executive-level participants for training.
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