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MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
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Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports collaborative innovation projects in AI and quantum technologies, with up to $1.5 million in funding per project. It funds planning, development, testing, commercialization planning, real-world demonstrations, and technology showcases.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Project planning, feasibility studies, and proof of concept
- Solution development or improvement, including design, engineering, and prototyping
- Testing, validation, and controlled demonstrations
- Commercialization planning and real-world demonstration or technology showcase
Documents Needed
- Signed project submission letter for each company
- Completed and signed funding application form
- Incubator or accelerator support letter for the startup, if applicable
- Financial statements or interim statements, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, budget table, and Gantt chart
- Partner commitment letters and relevant service offers from research or specialist providers
Sources and recorded changes
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec companies
- SMEs
- Startups
- Other Quebec-based partner companies in a consortium
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in the public contracts non-eligibility register (RENA)
- Companies on the OQLF francization non-compliance list
- State-owned or government-controlled companies
- Companies under bankruptcy or creditor arrangement protection
- Holding companies and companies in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, sexual exploitation, tobacco/drugs, or protected political/religious activities
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and subcontracting services
- Project labor costs, benefits, and management costs
- Travel, lodging, equipment rental, and direct material or inventory costs
- Equipment costs, studies, documentation, and IP protection or commercialization certification costs
- Startup incubator/accelerator setup fees, RSRI project management fees, and trade show or exhibition costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before a complete application is submitted and accepted as receivable
- Debt service, loan repayments, capital replacements, and routine operating costs
- Recurring software subscriptions and update fees
- Land, building acquisition or expansion, sale taxes, and capital assets depreciation
- Mitacs scholarships and related payments
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Level of innovation
- Scientific and technological quality
- Project execution and IP management
- Collaboration, expertise, and partner involvement
- Expected impacts and economic benefits
How to apply
- Step 1
- Read the full application guide
- Step 2
- Complete and sign the funding application form
- Step 3
- Prepare all required documents
- Step 4
- Submit the application electronically to the relevant RSRI, or directly to the Ministry for Confiance IA projects
Processing and Agreement
- Administrative admissibility is reviewed first
- Eligible projects then undergo scientific, technological, and economic evaluation
- Applications are ranked and selected based on available budget
- Successful applicants sign a funding agreement before payments are made
- Selected projects must provide progress and final reports, and may need an audited financial report
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted electronically.
- All application files must be written in French.
- The Ministry may limit the number and value of projects accepted.
- Selected projects are published on the Ministry’s website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Program
What is the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
This program supports collaborative innovation projects in AI and quantum technologies, with up to $1.5 million in funding per project. It funds planning, development, testing, commercialization planning, real-world demonstrations, and technology showcases.
How much funding can be received?
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program?
To be eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program, you must:
Minimum two Quebec companies
At least one SME or startup
Project must be collaborative and innovative
What expenses are eligible under MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
Professional fees and subcontracting services
Project labor costs, benefits, and management costs
Travel, lodging, equipment rental, and direct material or inventory costs
Equipment costs, studies, documentation, and IP protection or commercialization certification costs
Startup incubator/accelerator setup fees, RSRI project management fees, and trade show or exhibition costs
Who can I contact for more information about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic?
You can contact Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) by email at equipe.ia@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 840-1234.
Where is the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic available?
The MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic is a Grant and Funding