Canada and Germany Step Up AI Cooperation

Canada and Germany widened their cooperation on AI projects. The two countries have signed a new deal to launch a new technology alliance that should bolster infrastructure, innovation, and sovereignty.

Under a joint declaration of intent, the governments will work together to expand secure computing capacity, support AI research and commercialisation, and expand talent development to plug critical skills gaps across both countries. The initiative aims to support startups, researchers, and industry players to scale AI innovation and boost global competitiveness. In addition, a new Sovereign Technology Alliance will serve as a platform to coordinate the development of advanced technologies with trusted partners as the governments race to build domestic capability and reduce strategic technology dependencies on external suppliers.

The latest agreement builds on the Canada-Germany Digital Alliance announced in December 2025, which set out an initial framework of cooperation across AI, digital infrastructure, quantum technologies, and startup ecosystems. The move reflects a shared push to boost economic security, resilience, and global competitiveness as governments across the world race to expand sovereign AI capabilities.