AI-Powered Supply Chains Supercluster (Scale AI)

From Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Based in Quebec, the AI-Powered Supply Chains Supercluster (Scale AI) will bring the retail, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, and information and communications technology sectors together to build intelligent supply chains through artificial intelligence and robotics. This supercluster will help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses scale up and help ensure Canada is a globally competitive export leader.

Regional concentration: Based in Quebec and spanning the Quebec-Windsor corridor

Technology focus: Artificial intelligence and supply chain technology

Expected economic impact

Expected economic impact GDP impact over 10 years (in billions) Job creation over 10 years More than $16.5 billion More than 16,000 jobs

Sample activities Technology leadership Undertaking activities to develop next-generation AI-powered supply chain platforms and integrate cutting-edge technologies such as robotics Partnerships for scale Establishing a match-making system for industry players to solicit new solutions from start-ups and SMEs Diverse and skilled talent pools Undertaking activities to establish a baseline for diversity in the industry, build AI and supply chain literacy and increase academic programs for high-demand skill sets Access to innovation Undertaking activities for secure data exchange and maximizing the cross-compatibility of technologies and innovations Global advantage Undertaking activities to connect to international standards forums and embed Canadian intellectual property, platforms and approaches into new standards

Participants (at application phase)

More than 110, including:

Optel

CGI

Agropur

Aldo

Air Canada

CN

Coveo

NEXT Canada

IVADO

University of Waterloo

Contact information

Website: https://scaleai.ca/