MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Who is eligible?

This grant targets enterprises within the metal transformation sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The eligible organizations must meet specific criteria, including being part of the metal extraction and transformation processes, and could also involve large enterprises as co-applicants provided certain conditions are met. Additionally, the participating enterprises need to contribute significantly to the project and be members in good standing of the CRITM. These entities must be legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws, have their headquarters in Quebec, employ a workforce primarily operating from Quebec, and ensure their expenses are incurred within Quebec.

Who is not eligible

Certain companies are restricted from applying for this grant based on their ownership or financial status. These restrictions ensure alignment with the program's strategic objectives.

• Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government, municipal entity, or state corporation.
• Businesses listed as ineligible for public contracts.
• Companies under protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Eligible expenses

The PARTENAR-IA grant covers specific expenses integral to the development and execution of research and innovation projects in the metallurgical sector.

• Direct costs associated with personnel working specifically on the project.
• Expenses for materials and supplies necessary for project development.
• Purchase or leasing of equipment essential for project implementation.
• Subcontracting costs that are directly relevant to the project execution.
• Costs related to intellectual property management and legal advice on partnerships.

Eligible geographic areas

• The province of Quebec, Canada

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

• Relevance to the research axes of the CRITM
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed project
• Contribution to innovation and competitiveness in the metal transformation sector
• Criticality of the project for the sector and potential impact
• Financial and organizational capacity of the applicants

• Step 1: Review Program GuidelinesDownload the Guide from the CRITM website to understand the detailed program requirements.
• Make note of all eligibility criteria and required documentation.
• Step 2: Prepare Project ProposalDevelop a comprehensive project proposal focusing on AI and quantum technologies in the transformation metallurgy sector.
• Ensure the inclusion of a budgetary breakdown and specify contributions from each partner.
• Step 3: Register as a CRITM MemberEnsure your company is a regular member of the CRITM to be eligible for applying.
• Follow the membership registration process if not already a member.
• Step 4: Formulate PartnershipsIdentify and collaborate with at least one other business partner and a research institution (if applicable).
• Create partnership agreements addressing intellectual property rights and research outcomes.
• Step 5: Complete Application FormAccess and complete the project submission form available on the CRITM website.
• Ensure all sections are filled accurately and thoroughly.
• Step 6: Submission of ApplicationSubmit the completed application form along with all supporting documents by the deadline: April 15, 2025, 12:00 PM.
• Contact CRITM representatives for any submission-related queries.
• Step 7: Confirmation of SubmissionAwait confirmation from CRITM acknowledging receipt of the application.
• Retain confirmation for future reference.

• The CRITM does not claim any intellectual property rights for funded projects, but requires a partnership agreement to manage intellectual property and research results.
• The CRITM provides non-repayable grants under this program.
• Specific eligibility criteria for increased funding rates include involvement of a public research center or defined access to quantum computing platforms.
• The PARTENAR-IA program supports the use of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing to enhance industry capabilities.