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Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development
Technological support to optimize manufacturing innovation through artificial intelligence
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This grant from Laval économique supports Laval manufacturing companies that want to undergo a digital transformation and increase their productivity. The AI Development stream offers up to $25,000 for the development and integration of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital transformation projects
- Automation projects
- Robotics projects
- AI solution development and integration
- Use of an existing AI solution
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Diagnostic assessment
- Implementation plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Manufacturing companies
- Production businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside Laval
- Businesses not in the manufacturing or production sector
- Businesses operating for less than 2 years
Eligible expenses
- Equipment acquisition and related components
- Transport, leasehold improvements, software, and professional fees linked to equipment implementation
- Direct labor costs tied to the project
- Development and integration of an innovative AI solution
- Initial and first-year use of an existing AI solution
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Material, inventories, and other supplies for equipment projects
- Motorized rolling equipment
- Projects with expenses or contractual commitments confirmed before application submission and acknowledgement receipt
Eligible geographic areas
- Laval, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Complete application file
- Validated information
- Compliance with the program’s terms and conditions
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the program pathway
- Go through the diagnostic phase.
- Prepare the implementation plan.
- Step 2: Prepare the funding request
- Gather the required documents for the chosen component.
- Complete the application form.
- Step 3: Submit the request to Laval economic development
- Send the application with the required documents to Laval économique.
- Step 4: Await review and selection
- The file is validated and then reviewed by the selection committee.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after a complete file is received and information is validated.
- A selection committee evaluates applications according to the program terms and conditions.
- The committee selects beneficiaries of assistance.
Additional information
- An application can be submitted for only one funding component per project.
- The program is part of a personalized support pathway with three phases.
- A project must reach the final phase before a funding request can be submitted.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development Program
What is the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development?
This grant from Laval économique supports Laval manufacturing companies that want to undergo a digital transformation and increase their productivity. The AI Development stream offers up to $25,000 for the development and integration of an innovative solution based on artificial intelligence.
How much funding can be received?
Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development program?
To be eligible for the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development program, you must:
For-profit business
Based in Laval
Manufacturing or production activity
What expenses are eligible under Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development?
Digital transformation projects
Automation projects
Robotics projects
AI solution development and integration
Use of an existing AI solution
Who can I contact for more information about the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development?
You can contact Laval Economique by email at m.charest@laval.ca or by phone at 4509785959.
Where is the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development available?
The Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development is a Grant and Funding