How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the AI Expertise Program?

AI Expertise Program is funded by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

What are AI Expertise Program's eligibility criterias?

Minimum sales of $25 million. Headquarters in Québec. Operational and leadership team availability during the program roll-out period (April to June).

AI Expertise Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies

AI Expertise Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

Program status

Closed

Overview of the AI Expertise Program program

The AI Expertise Program, a CDPQ initiative, supports Québec companies in leveraging technological innovations and artificial intelligence to enhance productivity through a two-step approach involving an Innovation Sprint and a Project Plan. It focuses on activities related to automation, robotization, and the digitization of business processes, providing tailored support without specifying a maximum funding amount.

Eligible projects & activities

Innovation Sprint workshops to identify operational issues and opportunities.
Generation of solutions such as automation, robotization, and digitization.
Prioritization of projects based on potential impact and required effort.
Development of a project plan converting prioritized ideas into executable projects.
Creation of technical proposals and management plans for AI solutions.
Analysis of the project's return on investment (ROI).

Eligibility criteria of the AI Expertise Program program

Minimum sales of $25 million.
Headquarters located in Québec.
Operational and leadership team availability during the program roll-out period (April to June).
The company's capacity to invest in an innovation project.
The potential impact on the company’s productivity.

Who is eligible?

Québec companies with headquarters in Québec
Companies with a minimum of $25 million in sales

Eligible geographic areas

Headquarters in Québec

Eligibility criteria of the AI Expertise Program program

Minimum sales of $25 million.
Headquarters in Québec.
Operational and leadership team availability during the program roll-out period (April to June).
The company’s capacity to invest in an innovation project.
The potential impact on the company’s productivity.