
Accelerating Canada’s AI Advantage
Advancing Canadian AI Innovation Through DIGITAL

DIGITAL is Canada’s commercialization engine for AI. We help scale Canadian-made AI solutions that strengthen our economy, protect our sovereignty, and improve lives.
Since 2018, DIGITAL has developed proven playbooks to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian AI technologies — delivering results faster, more effectively, and with measurable economic impact.
That’s how we grow Canada.
Accelerating Adoption and Commercialization

DIGITAL is Canada’s proven deployment partner. We connect technology builders and enterprise buyers to co-create, co-invest, and commercialize AI solutions.
We help Canadian companies put AI to work by supporting real-world testing, integrating solutions into existing systems, and providing access to funding and partnerships to demonstrate value, scale, and success. We also build talent through upskilling, promote responsible AI, and protect Canadian IP—strengthening trust and Canada’s long-term leadership in digital innovation.
This national impact comes to life through DIGITAL’s diverse portfolio of AI projects—where strategy meets execution across sectors critical to Canada’s future.
DIGITAL's Return on Canada's Investment
- 12x ROI
- $324M unlocked an estimated $4B in economic growth
- $1.4B
- in new funds raised, including $764M by Canadian SMEs
- 34K+
- jobs created across the Canadian Economy
- 730+
- IP assets built and retained in Canada
- 130+
- AI-enabled products,
part of 190+ global commercial launches
As of March 2025
AI in Action
AI is at the core of everything we do at DIGITAL. We bring together AI researchers, innovators, and adopters to drive global impact. DIGITAL is advancing Canadian AI solutions to keep Canada at the forefront of next-generation innovation. By leveraging Canada’s global AI strengths, we help turn innovation into deployment across key sectors including mining and energy, housing, workforce development, and health.
See our portfolio highlights below.
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Mining and Energy
Unlocking Critical Minerals SupplyLeveraging AI to optimize subsurface mining, reducing risk, cost, and environmental impact while supporting sustainable supply chains.
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Housing
Generative AI for HousingMalahat Nation uses 3D AI to accelerate housing design and approvals.
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Workforce Development
Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator6,400+ youth trained in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis.
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Health
XrAIAI-powered lung diagnostics deployed in rural BC, SK, and ON—approved by Health Canada.
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Quantum
Optimizing Agricultural Operationsapplying AI and quantum computing to advance precision agriculture, boosting efficiency and sustainability in food production.
AI Adoption in Action: Featured Members
The DIGITAL Experience
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“Brightshores involvement in the DITGIAL-funded project has introduced an AI tool into our rural community that has transformed wound assessment methods and documentation processes while supported limited human health resources. Furthermore, our involvement in this consortium has fostered a strong network of partners across the nation who are striving in solidarity to tackle the burden of wounds our communities experience.”
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“At WELL Health, we are committed to leveraging technology to empower healthcare providers and reduce burnout by equipping them with responsible AI and other tools to assist in providing quality care and ultimately improve patient outcomes. “Projects like Health Compass II directly support this mission and are essential in fuelling healthcare’s digital transformation.”
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“DIGITAL’s dynamic and innovative framework has been pivotal in catalyzing our creation of break-through technology for the global mining industry. This partnership has allowed us to scale our ambitions and level up our potential impact both within Canada and globally.”
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“DIGITAL support was instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving our project vision forward. Together, we've not only innovated but also laid down practical solutions that farmers can implement every day. It's a testament to what can be achieved when industry leaders and innovators come together with a shared goal.”
Strategic Alignment with Canada’s AI Vision

DIGITAL is actively delivering on the commercialization pillar of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS). With $40M in PCAIS funding, we are building a commercially focused AI ecosystem that mobilizes Canadian innovation into global markets and drives economic growth. Our portfolio demonstrates that successful AI adoption depends on more than technology alone, it requires market access, integration into operations, and access to high-quality data and compute.
By connecting AI innovators with industry partners, validating solutions, and enabling scale through co-investment and ecosystem support, DIGITAL is helping Canadian AI move from research to deployment—strengthening Canada’s global position in applied AI.
What We Do
- Connect AI builders with buyers
- Open doors to capital, talent and global markets
- Build pathways into the digital economy
- Speed up adoption and commercialization while retaining Canadian IP and economic autonomy
Why It Matters
Canada’s AI leadership is built on world-class research and its transformation into meaningful products and services. That’s where DIGITAL leads — turning innovation into impact.
Looking Ahead
Canada is ready to lead the next wave of AI — but leadership demands scale. DIGITAL is driving national deployment, turning potential into global advantage.
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Artyom Mamzhiev
Senior Innovation Strategist
As DIGITAL’s Senior Innovation Strategist and AI Lead, Artyom oversees DIGITAL’s AI portfolio and designs new programs that help Canadian companies grow. He has spent more than a decade in management consulting, founded companies, and advised numerous technical entrepreneurs on the path to commercialization and scaling.
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