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

• 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.