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

Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
Gouvernment of Québec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 16, 2023
  • Closing date : October 15, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This call for projects supports Quebec startups, SMEs and large companies developing, commercializing or adopting artificial intelligence technologies, including collaborative industrial research and innovative entrepreneurship initiatives. It offers non‑repayable financial assistance of up to $1,500,000 per large-scale collaborative project, with other streams providing up to $150,000 for startups and $350,000 for business innovation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 16, 2023
  • Closing date : October 15, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Innovation projects by Quebec startups focused on developing or commercializing artificial intelligence technologies.
  • Innovation projects by Quebec SMEs aimed at integrating or adopting artificial intelligence solutions in their operations.
  • Large-scale collaborative innovation projects in artificial intelligence carried out by at least two Quebec companies.
  • Collaborative industrial research initiatives in artificial intelligence involving enterprises and research or innovation environments to accelerate AI integration in business.
  • Structuring projects that promote the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in one or more sectors of the Quebec economy.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • All Quebec-based companies
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Quebec
  • Startups in Quebec
  • Large enterprises with in-house research and development or production activities in Quebec (for large-scale projects only)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses established and operating in the province of Quebec.

Additional information

  • This call for projects has ended; the last intake closed on October 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
  • Previous intakes covered the 2019–2020 period, during which a list of selected artificial intelligence innovation projects was published.
  • The initiative aimed to contribute to positioning Québec as a leader in artificial intelligence development.
  • The call specifically prioritized Québec SMEs and startups among all Québec businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship?

This call for projects supports Quebec startups, SMEs and large companies developing, commercializing or adopting artificial intelligence technologies, including collaborative industrial research and innovative entrepreneurship initiatives. It offers non‑repayable financial assistance of up to $1,500,000 per large-scale collaborative project, with other streams providing up to $150,000 for startups and $350,000 for business innovation projects.

How much funding can be received?

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was October 15, 2023.

Who is eligible for the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship program?

To be eligible for the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship program, you must: Must be a Québec-based company (priority to SMEs and startups). For large companies, must have internal R&D or production activities in Québec (volet 3 only). Must carry out an innovation project for development, commercialization or adoption of AI technologies.

What expenses are eligible under Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship?

Innovation projects by Quebec startups focused on developing or commercializing artificial intelligence technologies. Innovation projects by Quebec SMEs aimed at integrating or adopting artificial intelligence solutions in their operations. Large-scale collaborative innovation projects in artificial intelligence carried out by at least two Quebec companies. Collaborative industrial research initiatives in artificial intelligence involving enterprises and research or innovation environments to accelerate AI integration in business. Structuring projects that promote the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in one or more sectors of the Quebec economy.

Where is the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship available?

The Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship is a Grant and Funding

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