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Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development
Technological support to optimize manufacturing innovation through artificial intelligence
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- 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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
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
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
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laval Économique - Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component AI Development. 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 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 Laval, 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