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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 27, 2023
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 27, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • 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

  • 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.

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.

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

jfstcyr@critm.ca
418

Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic. 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 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?

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.

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

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