How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

Q: What are Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1's eligibility criterias?

The startup must be engaged in projects involving artificial intelligence. The startup must receive or plan to receive support from an incubator or accelerator, with proof of such support required. The project must address a challenge related to the development or growth of the startup.

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QC, Canada

Funding for collaborative projects in AI

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Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

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Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Gouvernement du Québec

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Get a grant of up to $150,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for carrying out research and an innovation project to develop and grow products and services for which the start-up was created.

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This grant opportunity is issued by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy of Quebec. However, there is no specific mention of eligible geographical areas based on the given context.

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$ 100,000

Implement AI models to optimize supply chain for organic produce distribution network

$ 125,000

Create AI-driven predictive analytics for healthcare data in public hospitals

$ 120,000

Develop AI system for enhancing renewable energy resource allocation

$ 110,000

Implement AI for real-time language translation services in education sector

$ 90,000

Enhance cybersecurity services using AI for small businesses in tech sector

$ 75,000

Develop AI tools for personalized virtual reality therapy in mental health startups

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the profile of the startup and its support system.

The applicant must be a startup in the field of artificial intelligence.
The startup should currently be receiving or planning to receive support from an incubator or an accelerator.
The applicant must provide proof of support, such as a signed official letter from the incubator or accelerator, or demonstrate that the support process has been initiated at the time of the application.
The proposed project must involve research and innovation utilizing artificial intelligence to address a development or growth issue related to the startup.

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The specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant are not detailed in the provided context. However, it is mentioned that eligible startups need to be currently receiving or planning to receive support from an incubator or accelerator, and they must demonstrate the need for research and innovation using artificial intelligence to solve issues related to their development and growth.

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This grant is designed to encourage innovation among startups in the field of artificial intelligence. Eligible projects include those that involve technological or organizational innovations to address development and growth challenges within the startup.

Technological innovation projects related to the AI-based product or service developed by the startup.
Organizational innovation projects addressing growth challenges such as personnel or corporate structure issues, leveraging AI technologies.

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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the innovation projects for startups in artificial intelligence.

Personnel costs dedicated to the research and development activities of the project.
Costs of materials and supplies directly required for the project.
Expenses for external expertise and consulting necessary for the project's success.
Costs associated with the acquisition or rental of equipment essential for the project.
Travel expenses related to the project for accessing expertise or collaboration.
Costs of training and skill development directly related to project needs.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

Innovation and originality of the AI project proposal.
Feasibility and clarity of the implementation plan, including the involvement of AI.
Alignment with the strategic goals of enhancing the startup's development and growth.
Effective collaboration with incubators or accelerators.
Demonstrated potential to solve a significant issue related to the startup’s growth using AI solutions.
Participation in mobilizing research and innovation activities.

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Verification of criteria

Make sure that your startup is currently supported by an incubator or an accelerator, or that the steps are underway.

Accumulation of documents

Obtain an official letter signed by the incubator or accelerator to prove the support.
Download and prepare the financial aid application form available in PDF format.
Prepare a document demonstrating how your project uses artificial intelligence to address development or growth challenges.

Filling out the form

Download the form using the "Save Target As" feature or equivalent depending on your operating system.
Open the downloaded form with version 10 or later of Adobe Reader.
Carefully fill out all required fields.
Electronically sign the application before submission.

Submission of the request

Convert the completed and signed form into PDF or Word format.
Send the electronic version of the request to the email address equipe.ia@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
Ensure that the submission is made before October 15, 2023, at 4 PM.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The duration of the project can be up to 1 year.
The maximum grant amount is CAD 150,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
The total governmental aid cumulative rate must not exceed 75% of the total project expenses.
The application process requires using Adobe Reader version 10 or later to open and complete dynamic PDF forms.
If technical difficulties occur with accessing forms, downloading and using Adobe Reader directly is advised to avoid errors.

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Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1

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