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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
- Closing date : April 15, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports collaborative AI R&D projects between public research centers and Quebec companies. It offers up to $1.5 million per project, covering up to 40% of eligible expenses for projects lasting up to 3 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
- Closing date : April 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development projects in artificial intelligence.
- Product, process, or service innovation projects using AI.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public research centers.
- Quebec SMEs involved in AI projects.
- Quebec startups involved in AI projects.
- Large enterprises involved in AI projects.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project expenses related to collaborative AI R&D.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program is part of InnovÉÉ.
- Applicants can access support services such as project preparation and partner networking.
- A program guide is available for download.
- Questions about the program are handled through the call or by contacting Mathilde Boucher.
Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Program
What is the innov ÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
This program supports collaborative AI R&D projects between public research centers and Quebec companies. It offers up to $1.5 million per project, covering up to 40% of eligible expenses for projects lasting up to 3 years.
How much funding can be received?
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 15, 2024.
Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program?
To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program, you must:
Collaborative AI research project.
Public research center involved.
Quebec company participation required.
What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
Collaborative research and development projects in artificial intelligence.
Product, process, or service innovation projects using AI.
Where is the innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic available?
The innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic a grant, loan, or tax credit?
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic is a Researchers And Facilities