AI Expertise Program
QC, Canada
Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies
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Expert Advice
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
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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.
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- 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).
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- 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.
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- Québec companies with headquarters in Québec
- Companies with a minimum of $25 million in sales
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- Headquarters in Québec
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- 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.
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- Step 1: Innovation Sprint ApplicationEnsure your company meets the minimum sales, headquarters location, and operational team availability criteria.
- Complete the initial application form provided by the program.
- Step 2: Attend the AI Expertise Program Webinar (optional)Join the webinar on Wednesday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. to gain more insights about the program.
- Note that the webinar is offered in French only.
- Step 3: Submit ApplicationFill out the official application form completely.
- Submit the application by Friday, March 28 at 11:59 pm.
