Artificial intelligence in India - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Are you looking for new opportunities to scale up your technology company? With India ranking first in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) skill penetration and AI talent concentration, the opportunities are limitless. Estimated to add a whopping $500 billion to the Indian economy by 2025, AI’s possibilities in the nation are truly endless. The region’s clusters of innovators and established venture capitalist network create opportunities for Canadian companies. The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) business development program can help you foster strategic partnerships, tap into the Indian technology ecosystem, and validate your technology.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Closed | January 15 to March 22, 2024 | About 2 hours per week |
What are the benefits of joining?
The India CTA delivers:
- a deeper understanding of the opportunities for your technology in India
- tailored introductions and opportunities to present to potential buyers, strategic partners and investors
- access to trade shows, events and databases highlighting your company’s capabilities to a targeted audience of partners and local stakeholders
Who should apply
We are seeking innovative Canadian technology companies with AI or machine learning -based solutions that are in the scale up, business development or investment raising stage. We are looking for innovative companies in areas including, but not limited to:
- Healthcare: AI assisted algorithms for:
- devices, platforms or systems;
- diagnostics, monitoring or examination, rehabilitation and therapeutics
- edge, cloud, internet of things (IoT) platforms or blockchain-based application for medical data management
- Education: AI solutions that can:
- Digitize content
- Personalize learning
- Agriculture: AI technology which can:
- Help identify defects and nutrient deficiencies
- Assist to create efficiencies in crop harvesting
- eCommerce: AI-powered technology for:
- virtual shopping assistants
- fraud prevention
Your company must have:
- an innovative and unique minimum viable product or technology with the potential for growth
- existing market traction – ideally companies that already have successful use cases in North America, Europe or Asia
- specific goals and a clear strategy to enter India
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
How the program works
The CTA program will be delivered in a hybrid model – including 8 weeks of online content and up to 2 weeks of in-market activities (in March 2024).
The program includes:
- market insight webinars and online workshops
- targeted business-to-business meetings with potential clients, strategic partners and investors
- opportunities to present at CTA pitch sessions to potential customers and investors
- tailored guidance and mentorship from sector experts
- events offering networking, showcase booths, speaking opportunities and more
Contact us
Learn more about this program by contacting:
Meena Bhullar
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator – India
Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service
Meena.Bhullar@interntional.gc.ca
