CRIM —Support
Last Update: January 24, 2025
Canada
Support for technological innovation projects
CRIM —Support at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
- Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Status
Open
Overview of the CRIM —Support program
Get the support you need to realize your innovation project in digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology.
Eligible projects & activities
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Creating a machine learning model for fraud detection in financial transactions
$ 80,000
Developing a speech recognition system for customer service in a call center
$ 120,000
Implementing a machine learning pipeline to optimize logistics in a supply chain
$ 150,000
Creating a recommendation system for an e-commerce platform
$ 96,000
Developing a time-series model for predicting energy consumption
$ 110,000
Developing a predictive modeling system for agricultural yield optimization
Eligibility criteria of the CRIM —Support program
Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Applicants must be engaged in research or innovation projects.
- Projects must involve AI or related technologies.
- Applicants must demonstrate a clear plan for technology readiness and innovation.
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.
Eligibility criteria of the CRIM —Support program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Relevance to the funding program
- Clarity and feasibility of the project
- Potential impact and innovation of the proposed initiative
- Quality and expertise of the team
- Budget adequacy and justification
How to apply to the CRIM —Support program
1
Review the grant application guidelines
2
Prepare the required documents and information
3
Complete the application form
4
Submit the application before the deadline
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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