Artificial intelligence and emerging technology are top priorities for a new Research Manitoba grant.

The provincial government branch has tabbed a collective $1.4 million over two years for its Manitoba Solutions Grant, launched this year.

“We designed a program that could support made-in-Manitoba solutions to challenges that we face as a province,” said Freyja Arnason, Research Manitoba’s director of strategies and programs.

The entity expects to give money to at least seven collaborations between Manitoba researchers and “knowledge user” groups, like businesses and non-profits.

Applicants must be researchers partnered with knowledge users, with an end goal of creating a real-world impact.

An initial $700,000 has been set aside for this year. Each successful applicant will receive u

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