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Welcome to AI Networking CANADA Community
AI brings the codeHumans bring PURPOSEBuild the future YOU want
AiNetworking-Canada is a nonprofit platform connecting people, ideas, and opportunities in the AI era so more Canadians can learn with AI, lead through change, and build responsible solutions together.
Consulting sessions
Book time to talk about your project
A one-to-one conversation with Laura Gusoiu about what you are building and what you need next. Pick the length that fits, choose a time, and you are booked.
Quick intro
A short first conversation. Say what you are working on and what you need, and leave with a direction and a person or program to follow up with.
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Community is more than a directory. It is a place to exchange experience, ask better questions, and turn a useful connection into shared work.
How the network works
The network navigator
Find your place in the network
Tell us where you are and what you want to do. We'll recommend a pathway, a primary Community Hub, and a practical first contribution.
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Your pathwayLearn, lead, or build.
02Your communityFind the people and field closest to your goals.
03Your contributionTake one useful next step.
Start with what describes you today.
No account needed. You receive your recommendation before we ask you to join.
Choose your pathway
Start with what you want to accomplish
You do not need to be an AI expert to begin. Choose the pathway that fits your current goal; it can evolve as you participate.
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Understand what matters.
Learn with AI
Build practical AI literacy, explore useful tools, and prepare for change without getting lost in the hype.
- Introductory webinars
- Practical workshops
- Resources and guides
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Guide change responsibly.
Lead with AI
Prepare teams, organizations, businesses, and communities to navigate adoption, governance, and human–AI collaboration.
- Leadership programs
- Organizational readiness
- Responsible governance
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Move ideas into action.
Build Responsible AI
Connect domain experts, builders, researchers, mentors, and pilot partners around real problems and human-centred solutions.
- Innovation Lab
- Responsible AI clinics
- Project showcases
Clinic Experts & Advisors
Share your knowledge or connect with community advisors
What if you could share your expertise 24 hours a day without always having to be present? Artificial intelligence is changing how experts, consultants, coaches, mentors, and educators expand their impact. Now is the time to take the next step.
Join our community! AI brings the code · Humans bring PURPOSE
Build the future YOU want
1. Share your professional expertise
Submit your proposal
Interested in hosting a webinar, workshop, or featuring your services in Clinic Advisors? Email us your proposal for review and approval.
Submit proposal by email2. Clinic Advisors
Mentors & Educators
A curated directory of community professionals offering classes, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentorship consultations.
Join as a Clinic AdvisorCommunity Blog & Insights
Tech News & Scientific Research
Stay informed with curated technology news, industry breakdowns, and cutting-edge scientific research shaping the responsible AI landscape.
Breaking News
When Trust Becomes Lifesaving: ColombiaSeLevanta Shows AI for Good in Action
A free Telegram assistant built by CreceConIA centralizes verified emergency information from official sources only — and refuses to answer when it cannot verify.
Tech News
When AI Agents Become a Society of Their Own
Anthropic's latest research examines what happens when multiple AI agents interact, coordinate, compete, and make decisions together. The findings reveal both enormous potential and serious risks.
Tech News
Navigating Canada's AI Frontier: Autonomous Agentic Architecture & Enterprise Adoption
An executive analysis on how Canadian technology organizations are transitioning from conversational chatbots to autonomous, event-driven agentic architectures under strict data sovereignty frameworks.
Scientific Research
Breakthroughs in Biomolecular AI: Generative 3D Folding & Accelerated Drug Discovery
A deep dive into recent peer-reviewed advances in deep generative models, geometric graph learning, and protein-ligand binding kinetics accelerating therapeutic target identification.
Resources and announcements
What the community should know now
Important updates, useful learning, funding calls, and ways to contribute—collected in one clear place.
Network notesNews and useful resourcesCommunity updates, practical guides, programs, and opportunities to participate.Explore
Programs and eventsUpcoming webinars, workshops, and community sessions.Job and volunteer announcementsOpen roles, volunteer calls, and collaboration invitations.AI pathwaysPractical ways to learn with AI, lead with AI, and build responsibly.Community HubsFind people, expertise, and conversations closest to your interests.
Community opportunitiesFunding, grants, and collaboration callsCurrent opportunities for Canadian innovators, organizations, and community builders.View calls
International collaboration5 open calls
Full proposal: October 26, 2026
Europe — CELTIC-NEXT Autumn 2026 call for proposals
- Focus
- Information and communications technology and telecommunications
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Build cross-border telecommunications projects, enter new markets, and accelerate new products with international partners.
Official detailsRegistration: July 27, 2026 · Mission: October 18–23, 2026
Chile — Cleantech in mining mission
- Focus
- Water, mine electrification, clean energy, AI, automation, robotics, environmental monitoring, and ESG
- Open to
- Innovative Canadian firms with technologies ready for in-market pilots or demonstrations.
Connect with Chilean mining stakeholders and explore pilot opportunities through targeted meetings, site visits, and Expo FOREDE 2026.
Official detailsIRAP registration: August 11, 2026 · Proposal: September 10, 2026
Europe — Eurostars call for proposals 2026
- Focus
- All civilian sectors
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Co-innovate with partners across 35+ Eurostars countries and access an established international R&D funding network.
Official detailsRegistration: August 26, 2026 · Expression of interest: September 9, 2026
Japan — 3+2 call for AI and agriculture
- Focus
- AI and automation for agricultural productivity and resilience
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs, NRC researchers, and Canadian research institutions forming a Canada–Japan consortium.
Develop AI and automation products that address labour shortages, improve efficiency, and strengthen food-supply resilience.
Official detailsProject outline: January 21, 2027 at 17:00 CET
Europe — Eureka Xecs Cluster call for proposals
- Focus
- Micro/nano-electronics and photonics
- Open to
- Canadian SMEs and other Canadian organizations. NRC IRAP funding is available only to eligible Canadian SMEs.
Accelerate hardware innovation, connect with major European industry networks, and move products into global value chains.
Official detailsGrants and awards4 opportunities
December 31, 2026
Career Development Grant Program (Canada)
Supports individual heritage practitioners developing skills and knowledge that strengthen heritage work in Edmonton.- Donor
- Edmonton Heritage Council
- Size
- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Heritage, arts and culture, career development, individuals, and research
October 21, 2026
PAVE Student Visionary Award
Recognizes an exceptional student whose design thinking could shape the future of consumer environments.- Donor
- PAVE Global
- Size
- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Students and innovation
July 30, 2026
Call for Artistic Projects at Imaginarius 2027
Invites artists, collectives, and organizations to propose work for the performing-arts festival in public space.- Donor
- Imaginarius
- Size
- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Arts and culture, performing arts, and individuals
September 13, 2026
Yonge + St. Clair Art Installations for DesignTO Festival 2027
Supports site-specific public installations presented across Yonge + St. Clair in Toronto.- Donor
- Yonge + St. Clair
- Size
- $1,000–$10,000
- Area
- Arts and culture, exhibitions, and artists
More funding resources4 links
Simply Organic Giving BackCommunity giving opportunities from Simply Organic.Louisville Institute First Book GrantGrant support for eligible first-book projects.Rozsa Foundation Future Focus: InvestigationFunding information for investigation projects.Edmonton Arts FundingFunding for individuals and collectives.
Deadlines and eligibility can change. Confirm requirements with the funder before applying.
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Turn your experience into community impact
Give your time, share your expertise, or build a partnership that helps more people participate confidently in the AI era.
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Join AiNetworking-Canada and help us build a community where people can learn, lead, and collaborate responsibly in the AI era. Become part of a movement that connects people, innovation, and purpose.
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We invite organizations, educators, innovators, community leaders, startups, nonprofits, and mission-aligned partners to create learning opportunities, support responsible AI adoption, and build meaningful connections with us.
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Bring your curiosity, experience, ideas, and willingness to contribute. The network will help you find the next right place.