PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Academic
QC, Canada
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
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- grant_single|openingDateOctober 23, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 16, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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- Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
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Get a non-refundable grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of aluminum.
grant_single_labels|projects
Projects or activities eligible for this grant include collaborative innovation projects involving public research centers and Quebec companies to develop and commercialize AI technologies. Eligible projects must aim to enhance business competitiveness, promote AI adoption, and drive economic impact.
- Collaborative AI technology projects
- Projects that accelerate AI integration in business and society
- Initiatives supporting massive AI adoption in economic sectors
- Innovative projects with significant economic outcomes
- Efforts to position Quebec as a leader in AI development
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$360,000
Laval
Deploying an AI-driven energy management system in aluminum manufacturing plants
$380,000
Sherbrooke
Implementing a machine learning platform for supply chain optimization in aluminum industries
$480,000
Montreal
Developing a predictive maintenance AI system for aluminum production machinery
$440,000
Gatineau
Training AI models to automate alloy composition analysis in aluminum foundries
$340,000
Quebec City
Creating an AI-based quality control system for aluminum casting processes
$400,000
Ottawa
Developing AI algorithms to optimize recycling processes in aluminum smelting
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The PARTENAR-IA | ACADÉMIQUE program aims to support research centers and Quebec companies, especially SMEs and startups, in developing and commercializing or adopting AI technologies. Eligibility criteria include:
- Universities, colleges, public research centers, and CCTTs can apply.
- Partners must be legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Quebec Business Registry.
- PMEs and at least one large enterprise are eligible.
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Startups
- Public research centers
- Corporations
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The grant covers eligible expenses related to projects focusing on innovation in artificial intelligence. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:
- Costs directly related to research and development activities
- Personnel costs
- Cost of equipment and materials
- Other project-specific expenses
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:
- Relevance of the project to the objectives of the program
- Quality of the project design and methodology
- Expected impacts and benefits of the project
- Experience and expertise of the project team
- Financial viability and sustainability of the project
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Review the program details and eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Prepare a project proposal that aligns with the objectives of the grant.
- Step 3: Complete the application form with all required information.
- Step 4: Compile the necessary supporting documents and financial information.
- Step 5: Submit the application before the specified deadline.
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
The PARTENAR-IA | ACADÉMIQUE program aims to support research institutions and Quebec-based companies, particularly SMEs and startups, in developing projects related to artificial intelligence innovation. The program focuses on enhancing competitiveness, fostering collaborations, and driving the adoption of AI technologies to boost economic growth and establish Quebec as a leader in the AI sector.
Grant Details
The PARTENAR-IA | ACADÉMIQUE grant program targets public research centers and businesses in Quebec looking to advance AI projects. It aims to improve companies' competitiveness through AI adoption, promote industry partnerships, and accelerate the integration of AI technologies. The program offers financial support of up to $500,000 per year for a maximum of $1.5 million per project, with funding covering a portion of eligible expenses. Eligible entities include universities, colleges, public research centers, and technology transfer centers, with partnerships required between large companies and at least one SME. The goal is to drive significant economic outcomes, support innovation efforts, and position Quebec as a leader in AI development.
