Apply to DaRMoD
DaRMoD (Data Readiness, Model Development, and Model Deployment) is a four-month, fully subsidized program in which your team learns to build and own an AI solution to a real problem in your business, guided by Vector. Read the full program details.
Applications for the Winter 2027 cohort are due Friday, November 6, 2026. We’ll send decisions by December 15, 2026, and the program starts in January 2027.
Before you apply
- Check you’re eligible. Your company must be incorporated and operating in Canada, with 1–499 employees. You also need a defined AI use case, data or a plan to collect it, and at least one technical team member who can drive the project forward.
- Apply to FastLane. DaRMoD requires acceptance into FastLane. If you haven’t applied yet, start here. You can apply to both at the same time.
- Plan for the time. Expect about 5–6 hours a week of preparation and sessions, plus time to build your prototype.
- Have these ready. You’ll need your organization’s incorporation number, last fiscal year’s revenue, your employee count, and details of your project.
The form takes about 30 minutes.If you need to pause, select “Save & Continue” at the bottom of the form, and you’ll receive a link to pick up where you left off.
Questions? Email us.