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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
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Sources and recorded changes
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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 ?
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
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 438 823-1468.
Where is the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development available?
The Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development program is available Laval, Quebec.