Reference number : 276-2025-2026-Q3-00177, amendment number : , agreement type : C, recipient legal name : ITANS - The Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia, recipient country : CA, recipient province : NS, recipient city : Halifax, recipient postal code : B3J 1S9, program name english : REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE), program name french : CÉRI - Écosystèmes d'innovation régionaux (EIR), program purpose english : nan, program purpose french : nan, agreement title english : 227861, agreement title french : 227861, agreement number : 227861, agreement value : 387000.0, agreement start date : 2025-11-24, agreement end date : 2026-05-31, description english : Deliver AI training and micro-credentialing program, description french : Offrir de la formation sur l’intelligence artificielle et une microcertification, expected results english : AI Capacity-Building Community and Economic Development Organizations:
60 staff and business advisors from community economic development organizations participate to increase confidence supporting SMEs in identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI tools for productivity, growth, and innovation.

AI Readiness for SMEs Across Nova Scotia:
155 participants from SMEs across Nova Scotia participate in a training to bolster AI readiness.
Targeting Annapolis Valley (25), Cape Breton (25), Halifax (60), North Shore (25), and South Shore (20)

AI Microcredentials:
- 120 participants participate in a microcredential, 30 per stream across 4 streams, exiting the program ready to adopt, implement, or lead AI initiatives in their sectors
- Sectoral Impact: Broaden AI readiness across marketing, IT, project management, and life sciences, addressing Nova Scotia’s current AI skills gaps
- Ensure all AI Microcredentials are aligned with the Nova Scotia Microcredential Framework

Resources:
Updated Tech Ecosystem Map will include a dedicated section on AI resources for professionals to access learning opportunities, find AI events, and get connected with expertise, products, and services., expected results french : nan, additional information english : The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution., additional information french : Le type d'aide est Contribution non remboursable., owner organization : acoa-apeca, owner organization title : Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique