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Grants and Funding for Artificial Intelligence in Quebec

This directory combines artificial-intelligence project intent with a Quebec connection. Use the live results to compare research, development, adoption, validation, commercialization, skills, and collaborative work, then confirm the required project stage, technical risk, data readiness, location, partners, and costs. Broaden to Quebec technology funding when the project is digital but not primarily AI.

102 programs
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion

    Supports investment projects for productivity and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 26, 2026
    • Closing date : April 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ESSOR - Component 5

    Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal - Estim.ai

    AI estimation software for productivity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Mission, Quebec, Canada
  • Transal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transal - ExploIT

    Support for digital productivity and data use
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

    Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    NUMERIA program

    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

    Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec school for entrepreneurs

    Growth strategy training for expanding businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 299 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

    Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    DÉCLIC IA

    AI project support for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2023
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 14, 2023
    • Closing date : October 13, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

    Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

    Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Game Changer Pitch Competition

    Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 8, 2025
    • Closing date : October 17, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

    Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 11, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

    Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AEBHS — Propulsion fund

    Funding for business innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 20, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    AI Expertise Program

    Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

    Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2023
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Projects for Quebec-Hamburg Cooperation

    Support for bilateral Quebec-Hamburg cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 17, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Projects in Innovation for the Benefit of Nature — 4th Stream

    Support for Quebec innovation abroad
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Technical Cooperation Projects with Quebec, Cundinamarca, Querétaro and the Metropolitan Region of Santiago for 2024-2025

    Support for Québec-Basque joint cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Connexion Laurentides logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies

    Innovation support for new products and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2026
    • Closing date : April 8, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ESM — Digital Acceleration

    Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Inno-Centre logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    INNO-CENTRE

    Consulting support for SME growth and performance
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 11, 2023
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

    Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

    Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Catalonia Cooperation Project Call

    Funding for Quebec-Catalonia cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Corée : Robotique intelligente et IA avancée

    Funding for Québec–Korea robotics and AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 29, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec–Arab Republic of Egypt Cooperation Project Call 2024-2025

    Support for Quebec-Egypt cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Neuro Open Science Grants

    Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 16, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada

Questions about AI funding in Quebec

Guidance on AI scope, project stage, data readiness, responsible use, costs, and partnerships.

When is a project primarily an AI project rather than general digital adoption?

An AI-focused project normally depends on machine learning, prediction, language, vision, optimization, autonomous decision support, or another data-driven model as a core capability. A software purchase or routine automation may fit a broader digital route instead. Describe the model’s role, technical uncertainty, data inputs, users, and measurable business outcome.

How do AI research, development, and adoption differ in a funding search?

Research investigates an unresolved question, development builds or tests a new capability, and adoption integrates a sufficiently mature tool into operations. One roadmap can contain more than one stage, but each source may target different technical risk, evidence, partners, costs, and outcomes. Separate the stages so the request matches the intended work.

What Quebec connection can matter for an AI project?

A source may examine the applicant’s operating presence, the location of technical work, employees, research partners, data stewardship, commercialization activity, or expected benefits in Quebec. Record each connection rather than relying only on incorporation. A national organization may still need a defined Quebec work package or partner, depending on the current source.

What evidence shows that an AI project is ready for funding review?

Prepare a problem statement, baseline, technical approach, data inventory, validation plan, team roles, work packages, budget, risks, and measurable outcomes. Explain what is uncertain and what has already been demonstrated. For adoption, document integration and change-management needs; for development, document the technical hypothesis and testing method.

Which AI project costs should be separated before applying?

Separate internal labour, research, external technical work, software, data acquisition or preparation, computing, equipment, security, privacy, testing, training, commercialization, and project management. A source may treat capital, cloud, subcontracting, and routine operating costs differently. Link every cost to a work package and retain the basis for the estimate.

How should responsible AI and data governance appear in the project plan?

Identify the data owner, lawful access, privacy and security controls, quality limits, bias risks, human oversight, validation criteria, monitoring, and escalation process. Explain who is affected and how decisions will be reviewed. The required depth depends on the use case, but a credible plan should address foreseeable technical and organizational harms.

Does an AI directory match confirm that the technical approach is eligible?

No. The match reflects project and location tags available in the directory. A funder may still assess novelty, readiness, applicant type, partners, intellectual property, data rights, responsible-use controls, costs, market need, benefits, and timing. Confirm the current criteria and avoid presenting general software work as AI without a defensible technical basis.

What data readiness should a Quebec AI project demonstrate?

Identify the data needed, its source, rights, quality, coverage, and limits for the intended decision. Document access, retention, consent, and a method for testing error or bias. A prototype can begin with a constrained dataset. The plan should still explain how reliable inputs will be obtained before the system affects customers, employees, or operations.

Which steps can prepare a Quebec AI pilot for commercialization?

Define the user, problem, evidence threshold, and decision that follows the pilot. Map integration, approvals, intellectual property, support, pricing, customer validation, and ongoing monitoring. Separate experimental costs from later product operations. A credible path explains how the team will convert technical learning into a usable offer without treating early model performance as proven demand.