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CRIM —Support
Support for technological innovation projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Get the support you need to realize your innovation project in digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant facilitates initiatives focusing on methodological advancements and technological innovation, enabling stakeholders to effectively navigate AI-driven projects and other technological undertakings. The eligible activities are designed to support various phases of project development.
- Data evaluation mandates and feasibility assessments for AI projects.
- Development of experimental plans to address technological uncertainties.
- Advancement of applied research aimed at practical applications.
- Data preparation and consistency for machine learning processes.
- Implementation of machine learning pipelines and unstructured data processing.
- Development of time-series modeling and prediction methods.
- Creation of recommendation systems and data visualisation techniques.
- Audio and speech processing, including speaker and language recognition.
- Vision and image processing for object segmentation and automated video indexing.
- Natural language processing tasks such as sentiment analysis and chatbots development.
- Geomatics and geospatial activities, like climate projections and biodiversity monitoring.
- Cybersecurity initiatives, including internet of things security and user behavior analysis.
- Application of formal methods in systems modeling and tests.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The provided context does not contain specific information on evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant.Who is not eligible
Some companies may not be eligible for this grant due to specific criteria. The following types may not be eligible:
- Companies outside the specified industry sectors
- Companies with fewer than a minimum number of employees
- Companies that have previously received funding from certain sources
Eligible expenses
This grant supports projects focused on technological innovation and scientific research aimed at advancing applied methodologies and enhancing knowledge in various technological fields. Eligible activities span the development and application of AI technologies, data preparation, cybersecurity, and more.
- Data preparation and machine learning pipeline development.
- Signal processing and speech recognition techniques.
- Object segmentation and automated video indexing.
- Natural language processing for entity recognition and sentiment analysis.
- Geospatial technology applications in climate projection and biodiversity monitoring.
- Cybersecurity enhancements focusing on IoT and biometrics.
- Formal methods for systems modeling and verification.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant information for applicants working with CRIM:
- CRIM provides access to experts who combine scientific and technical knowledge for applied innovations.
- Knowledge transfer methodologies are included to ensure clients' autonomy post-project.
- Stage-specific assistance from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 to 6 is offered.
- CRIM can support in various application areas, including machine learning and cybersecurity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CRIM —Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CRIM —Support. 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 CRIM —Support?
Get the support you need to realize your innovation project in digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology.
What expenses are eligible under CRIM —Support?
This grant facilitates initiatives focusing on methodological advancements and technological innovation, enabling stakeholders to effectively navigate AI-driven projects and other technological undertakings. The eligible activities are designed to support various phases of project development. Data evaluation mandates and feasibility assessments for AI projects.
Development of experimental plans to address technological uncertainties.
Advancement of applied research aimed at practical applications.
Data preparation and consistency for machine learning processes.
Implementation of machine learning pipelines and unstructured data processing.
Development of time-series modeling and prediction methods.
Creation of recommendation systems and data visualisation techniques.
Audio and speech processing, including speaker and language recognition.
Vision and image processing for object segmentation and automated video indexing.
Natural language processing tasks such as sentiment analysis and chatbots development.
Geomatics and geospatial activities, like climate projections and biodiversity monitoring.
Cybersecurity initiatives, including internet of things security and user behavior analysis.
Application of formal methods in systems modeling and tests.
Who can I contact for more information about the CRIM —Support?
You can contact Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM).
Where is the CRIM —Support available?
The CRIM —Support program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the CRIM —Support?
CRIM —Support is funded by Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)