PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Academic
QC, Canada
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
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- grant_single|closingDateOctober 27, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
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- Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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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 R&D project in the field of metal transformation.
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The PARTENAR-IA Academic grant by CRITM offers distinct financing modalities based on the involvement of different business sizes and the strategic focus of projects. Funds are provided with specific percentages and conditions to encourage collaborative research in artificial intelligence within the metallurgical sector.
- Grants are non-refundable and offered under two categories: projects involving a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) or startup, and those with a Large Enterprise (LE), without SME or startup participation.
- Maximum project duration is set at 36 months, irrespective of the type of business involved.
- For projects with SMEs or startups, the maximum grant covers 40% of eligible expenses in cash, with a minimum industrial contribution of 20% in cash required.
- For projects with Large Enterprises, 20% in cash and in-kind expenses must be covered by the grant, while the industrial contribution is set at 40% of the project value.
- Total public funding from CRITM can cover up to 80% of a project's cash expenses and up to 60% for projects involving LEs, with specific rules for documenting contributions in kind.
- CRITM's funding per project can reach a maximum of CAD 1,500,000, including additional indirect research costs (FIR) paid separately.
- FIR is covered by the CRITM and is not included in the regular project budget, addressing the added operational costs of conducting research.
- Eligible costs include salaries, materials, travel, intellectual property exploitation, and CRITM management fees, with distinct rules on expense categories and percentages.
- Conditions vary in terms of cash and in-kind contributions, explicitly requiring detailing of expenses for effective monitoring and compliance.
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Yes, there are several activities eligible for this grant.
- Development of new or improved transformation processes
- Creation of advanced metallic products
- Reduction of ecological footprint
- Digital innovation including AI applications
- Collaboration between businesses and research institutions
- Promotion of student involvement and highly qualified personnel
- Technology transfer to the industrial sector
- Exploration of new opportunities in the metallic transformation sector
- Support for projects enhancing technological innovation
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 380,000
AI-powered recycling process for metal scraps
$ 420,000
AI-driven development of lightweight alloys
$ 520,000
Digital twin modeling for metal transformation industries
$ 480,000
AI-driven optimization of steel production processes
$ 440,000
AI-based predictive maintenance for metal processing machines
$ 300,000
Development of eco-friendly metallic coatings using AI
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The eligibility criteria for the grant require all project partners to be members of CRITM and the project must align with one or more of CRITM's research axes. The request for funding must be submitted by the research institution using the designated forms.
- All project partners must become members of CRITM to benefit from the funding (for the duration of the project).
- The project must be related to one or more of CRITM's research axes.
- The funding request must be submitted by the research institution using the designated forms.
- Contributions from government partners, if necessary, are considered public contributions and are included in the total public funds (NSERC, other ministries except MEIE, etc.).
- Industrial partners must provide a letter of commitment for the project, indicating their cash and in-kind contributions as well as the anticipated benefits.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The eligible companies must be members of CRITM and must touch on one of the sectors in metallic transformation.
- Legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws.
- Headquartered in Quebec with employees or subcontractors working mainly from Quebec.
- Employ 249 employees or less.
- Not owned 50% or more by other existing companies or organizations.
- Must significantly contribute to the project.
- Must be regular members of CRITM.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
Eligible organizations must be legally incorporated under federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar, with their headquarters in Quebec and employees or subcontractors primarily working from Quebec.
- Legally constituted according to federal or Quebec laws
- Registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar
- Headquarters in Quebec
- Employees or subcontractors working primarily from Quebec
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Become a Member of CRITM
- Ensure that all project partners become members of the CRITM.
- Check membership requirements and complete necessary registrations.
- Step 2: Align with Research Axes
- Confirm that the project fits one or more of the CRITM's research axes.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Compile required documentation including project proposal, budgets, and letters of commitment from industrial partners detailing their contributions.
- Complete the necessary forms provided by CRITM.
- Step 4: Engage Industrial Partners
- Secure letters of engagement from industrial partners, specifying their financial and in-kind contributions.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application package by the deadline of October 27, 2023.
- Send all documents to the CRITM through the specified submission portal or method.
- Step 6: Confirmation
- Receive confirmation of receipt from CRITM.
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CRITM's PARTENAR-IA Académique program targets academic collaboration in AI with specific goals, eligibility criteria, and financial norms.
- The deadline for project submission is October 27, 2023.
- Eligible enterprises must be regular members of CRITM and connected to the metal transformation sector.
- Projects must align with at least one of CRITM's research axes: process development, advanced metallic product design, ecological footprint reduction, or digital innovation.
- The maximum allowable project duration is 36 months.
- For projects involving SMEs or startups, CRITM may cover up to 40% of eligible costs in cash.
- For projects involving large enterprises, CRITM may cover up to 20% of eligible costs in cash and in-kind contributions.
- The program also includes specific provisions for financial contributions, eligible costs, and evaluation criteria.
- An IP management agreement must be signed between project partners.
- RSRI collaborates with multiple sector-specific organizations for broader IA-related support.
- Contact details for CRITM's Director and Program Officer are provided for further assistance.
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jfstcyr@critm.ca
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