
JACOBB Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Assistance and solutions in applied artificial intelligence
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Access assistance in applied artificial intelligence to help meet your innovation needs through applied research, technical help, dissemination of information, and financial assistance.
Activities funded
Here are the eligible projects or activities for this grant:
- Applied research in artificial intelligence
- Technical assistance for AI implementation
- Dissemination of AI knowledge to benefit organizations
- Financial assistance for AI-driven innovations
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Create a machine learning model to improve customer service for local businesses
$ 40,000
Disseminate AI knowledge to help SMEs in the retail sector improve inventory management
$ 85,000
Develop AI tools to predict agricultural yields for farmers in the region
$ 85,000
Implement an AI-based predictive maintenance system for manufacturing equipment
$ 72,000
Provide financial assistance for developing an AI-driven platform for legal research
$ 70,000
Provide technical assistance for adopting AI in medical diagnostics in community clinics
Eligibility
Unfortunately, there are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned for this grant.
Who is eligible?
There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible companies include:
- Businesses in Quebec
- Organizations seeking to utilize artificial intelligence
- Companies with innovation-related needs
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Non-Quebec based companies
- Non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. The expenses include:
- Costs related to applied research in artificial intelligence
- Technical assistance expenses for AI projects
- Dissemination and information activities costs
- Financial assistance for specific AI initiatives
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are:
- Alignment with the grant objectives
- Innovation and potential impact
- Feasibility and implementation plan
- Team capacity and expertise
- Budget justification
How to apply
1
Visit the website of the JACOBB Applied Artificial Intelligence Center.
2
Explore the "Financial Aid" section for information on available grants.
3
Review the eligibility criteria for the grants.
4
Fill out the online grant application form.
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