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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 31, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
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grant_card_status|open

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Support in three steps to integrate a structured pathway to implement a proprietary data strategy to improve competitiveness, productivity and deliver your first AI project.

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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$90,000

Vancouver
Development of an AI model for predicting energy consumption for a social economy enterprise

$95,000

Calgary
Implementation of AI-driven personalized learning platform for an NPO with autonomous revenue

$60,000

Winnipeg
Creation of an AI-powered e-commerce recommendation system for a sole proprietorship

$80,000

Toronto
Development of an AI-driven customer service chatbot for a financial cooperative

$100,000

Montreal
Implementation of AI predictive maintenance for manufacturing equipment in a for-profit company

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The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
  • Targeting Quebec SMEs
  • Interest in implementing a proprietary data strategy for their first AI project
  • Seeking to enhance competitiveness and productivity through AI

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies for the NUMERIA grant program:
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Quebec

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. The expenses include:
  • Data acquisition
  • Data cleaning and preparation
  • Training and mentoring in AI and data science
  • Development of AI models and software
  • Evaluation and validation of AI projects

grant_single_labels|criteria

Here is a summary of the evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
  • Applicant's potential impact and innovation in the field.
  • Feasibility and scalability of the proposed project.
  • Alignment with the objectives of the grant initiative.
  • Demonstrated need for support and resources.

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  • Step 1: Contact the NUMERIA team at CRIM
  • Content: Initiate contact with the experts to discuss your interest and potential project in AI for your company.
  • Implications: Get a clearer understanding of the program and how it can benefit your business.
  • Step 2: Exploring/Structuring Your Use Case
  • Content: Identify different potential AI use cases, analyze their added value, and prioritize them. Structuring of the AI project concept if already defined.
  • Implications: Gain insights into the best approaches for implementing AI in your business and start structuring your project effectively.
  • Step 3: Developing Expertise
  • Content: Participate in tailored mentorship programs for 17 weeks to develop skills in data science, AI, or software development.
  • Implications: Enhance your team's capabilities in AI, benefiting from personalized guidance and training.
  • Step 4: Pre-Evaluating Your Data
  • Content: Assure the availability and quality of the data required for your AI project. Address data-related challenges early to mitigate risks.
  • Implications: Ensure your project is data-driven and set the foundation for a successful implementation of AI.

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