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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
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Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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 R&D project in the field of metal transformation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Research and development in the field of artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
- Collaboration projects between enterprises and research institutions in the field of metal transformation.
- Development of new or improved metal transformation processes or products.
- Projects aimed at reducing ecological footprints in the metal transformation sector.
- Projects involving the creation of advanced metallic products and new alloys.
- Implementation of technologies for improving production processes through automation and data modeling.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Enterprises in the sector of metal transformation
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Startups
- Companies involved in extraction and concentration
- Companies in primary production
- Companies involved in first, second, and third transformation
- Producers of finished metal products
- Metal recycling companies
- Projects involving metals such as steel, aluminum, and other critical and strategic minerals
- Enterprises focusing on the development, commercialization, or adoption of AI and quantum technologies
Who is not eligible
Yes, certain types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government, municipal entity, or crown corporation.
- Companies listed as ineligible for public contracts or under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Eligible expenses
Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. These expenses are directly related to the projects, including salaries, materials, equipment, travel, and more.
- Salaries, treatments and benefits
- Scholarships to students
- Materials, consumables and supplies
- Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses)
- CRITM's management fees
- Intellectual property exploitation costs
- Professional fees
- Travel and accommodation expenses related to the project
- Monetary compensations for participation in projects
- Knowledge dissemination fees
- Subcontracting contract fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based in Quebec.
Selection criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant program. Submitted projects are evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, partner capabilities, and potential economic and technological impacts.
- Degree of innovation of the product/process: the project must present a clearly innovative aspect compared to what currently exists.
- The capacity of partners to complete the project, including the level of commitment of companies in executing the project and their financial involvement.
- Quality of the research team and the public-private partnership (complementarity and level of expertise).
- Anticipated technological and commercial impacts for partner companies.
- Training of students and highly qualified personnel.
- Other economic impacts for Quebec.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access Application FormVisit the official CRITM website at www.critm.ca.
- Locate the link for the PARTENAR-IA grant application form.
- Step 2: Download Application FormIf the application form does not open automatically, download the document to your computer.
- Open the form using Adobe PDF for full content visibility.
- Step 3: Prepare ApplicationRead through the detailed guidelines present in Annex 1 of the documentation.
- Compile your project proposal detailing objectives, expected outcomes, and a detailed budget, highlighting each partner's contribution.
- Ensure that your project aligns with one or more of CRITM's research axes.
- Step 4: Join CRITM MembershipEnsure your company's membership with CRITM if not already a member. You must be a regular member to be eligible.
- Step 5: Submit ApplicationComplete the application form with all project details and required documentation.
- Submit the filled application with all necessary attachments by the deadline of April 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
- Step 6: Post-SubmissionRetain any email or communication received confirming submission for your records.
Additional information
- The CRITM does not claim any intellectual property rights from the projects it funds, but requires a partnership agreement to cover IP management and the handling of research results.
- Submissions must include a detailed budget outlining each partner's contributions.
- Contact details are provided for additional inquiries, with specific contacts for program direction and coordination.
- The funding is a non-repayable grant.
- The funding rate increases to 50% for expenses related to public research centers or calculating platforms when they constitute at least 20% of total eligible expenses, and for eligible startups.
- Detailed program norms and processes are outlined in an annex of the document.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Program
What is the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
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 R&D project in the field of metal transformation.
How much funding can be received?
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program?
To be eligible for the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program, you must:
The grant is aimed at Quebec companies, with priority given to SMEs and startups working on projects related to the development, commercialization, or adoption of AI and quantum technologies.
Eligible companies must be regular members of CRITM and operate within one of the various sectors of metal transformation.
Projects should be related to critical and strategic minerals or metals such as steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, magnesium, copper, zinc, or rare earth elements.
What expenses are eligible under MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. These expenses are directly related to the projects, including salaries, materials, equipment, travel, and more.
Salaries, treatments and benefits
Scholarships to students
Materials, consumables and supplies
Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses)
CRITM's management fees
Intellectual property exploitation costs
Professional fees
Travel and accommodation expenses related to the project
Monetary compensations for participation in projects
Knowledge dissemination fees
Subcontracting contract fees
Who can I contact for more information about the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
You can contact Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) by email at jfstcyr@critm.ca or by phone at 418.
Where is the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic available?
The MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic is a Grant and Funding