
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Last Update: January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2021
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Grant Providers
- Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Status
Open
Overview of the PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic program
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 a artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of aerospace.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 500,000
AI-based autonomous drone navigation system with a university collaboration
$ 480,000
AI-driven predictive maintenance system for aerospace components with INRS partnership
$ 400,000
AI platform for real-time turbulence prediction with a college partnership
$ 500,000
AI research on noise reduction in jet engines with collaboration from universities
$ 500,000
Development of AI-based flight optimization algorithms in partnership with a university
$ 500,000
AI enhancement of satellite imagery analysis with collaboration from universities
Eligibility criteria of the PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic program
The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Be a large company, SME or mid-sized company
- Submit a pre-competitive research project for aerospace technologies
- Explore emerging technologies for aerospace applications
- Validate technological elements in industry-led research projects
- Access public research expertise
- Enable the transfer of knowledge and technologies to Quebec industry
- Train students and develop skills for the Quebec aerospace industry
Who is eligible?
This grant is aimed at fostering innovation in the aerospace and mobility sectors, with a focus on developing advanced Li-ion battery systems.
- Companies involved in the aerospace industry focusing on battery technology.
- Businesses engaged in mobility solutions that integrate sustainable energy innovations.
- Start-ups or organizations specializing in energy storage and battery systems.
- Research institutions collaborating on projects to advance Li-ion battery technologies.
- Partnerships promoting innovation in sustainable energy systems for transportation.
Eligible expenses
This grant targets projects dedicated to the advancement and integration of Li-ion battery systems, particularly in specialized sectors like aerospace and mobility. The focus is on fostering innovation and enhancing industry capabilities in these high-tech fields.
- Developing advanced Li-ion battery systems for aerospace applications.
- Innovating energy storage solutions for mobility technologies.
- Enhancing the safety and efficiency of battery systems in specialized applications.
- Research and development projects aimed at extending the life cycle of Li-ion batteries.
- Collaboration initiatives between academia and industry to accelerate Li-ion battery integration in new sectors.
Eligibility criteria of the PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Volinergy is seeking a highly structured approach to deliver its new product within a tight time frame while maximizing its market potential.
- Technical feasibility and innovation of the proposed project
- Relevance to the aerospace and mobility sectors
- Market potential and scalability of the product
- Capability of the team to execute the project successfully
How to apply to the PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic program
1
Intention Form
- Fill out the letter of intent (LoI) form available on the dedicated portal.
- Submit the form before the deadline of September 15, 2024.
2
Project submission
- Finalize the drafting of the complete project proposal.
- Submit the project proposal before the deadline of October 15, 2024.
3
Contact and assistance
Contact the project portfolio team for any assistance or additional information.
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