AI Expertise Program - QC - Canada

AI Expertise Program

grant_single|update April 2, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports technological innovation and AI integration for Québec companies

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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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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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grant_card_status|open

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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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • 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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