What it costs to outsource AI development in Canada and how engagements are usually structured.
dgm is an independent osFoundry integration partner — not affiliated with osFoundry’s maker (OS LLC), and dgm has no completed client integrations yet.
Outsourcing AI development can move you faster, but the cost and structure vary widely. Here is what to expect and how to set up an engagement well in Canada.
What outsourcing covers
From a scoped build of one tool to ongoing development. Clarify whether you are buying a defined deliverable or a team’s time, and who owns the resulting code and data.
Cost and structure
Fixed-scope engagements give cost certainty for a defined project; ongoing arrangements suit continuous work. Rates vary by market and seniority. Always tie payment to deliverables you can evaluate.
Protecting your interests
Keep data residency, IP ownership and a handover plan in the contract. dgm is an independent osFoundry integration partner — not affiliated with osFoundry’s maker (OS LLC), and dgm has no completed client integrations yet. Independence means advice that is not biased toward maximizing billable build.
Where dgm fits
dgm is an independent integration partner that helps Canadian businesses adopt osFoundry — scoping a first use case, handling the build, and connecting AI to the systems you already run. dgm is independent of osFoundry’s maker (OS LLC) and has no completed client integrations yet, so everything described here is a service offered, not a past result. If you want to scope a practical first project, dgm can help you map it out.