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MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 14, 2023
- Closing date : October 13, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports collaborative AI and R&D projects in healthcare technologies, from planning to pre-commercial demonstration. It offers up to $1,500,000 per project for eligible activities carried out in Quebec.
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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 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 14, 2023
- Closing date : October 13, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development projects using artificial intelligence.
- Development of innovative AI solutions for healthcare technologies.
- Projects from planning through pre-commercial real-world demonstration.
- Projects aimed at organizational improvement or market sale.
Documents Needed
- Francization certificate, where applicable.
- Equal access program documentation, where applicable.
- Detailed service offers from external suppliers or specialists.
- CVs of the people involved in the project.
- Detailed budget breakdown and any other required supporting documents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec companies.
- SMEs and start-ups.
- Groups of companies in collaborative AI projects.
- Projects involving public research centres in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Companies controlled by a government or municipal entity.
- Companies majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
- Companies under insolvency or creditor protection proceedings.
- Companies registered with RENA, including affected subcontractors.
- Holding companies.
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour costs related to the project.
- Equipment costs used for the project.
- Project-related expenses.
- Program management fees required to access MEDTEQ+ support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Initial contact with MEDTEQ+ before submission.
- Scientific, technical, and economic review by MEDTEQ+ and Investissement Québec.
- Approval by the Board of Directors and, if needed, other programs.
- Financing agreement with Investissement Québec.
- Sponsor’s contract between MEDTEQ+ and the project partners.
Additional information
- The program is currently on pause.
- MEDTEQ+ support is available during project preparation after initial contact.
- All applications must be submitted in French.
- Contact MEDTEQ+ before submitting an application.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry?
This program supports collaborative AI and R&D projects in healthcare technologies, from planning to pre-commercial demonstration. It offers up to $1,500,000 per project for eligible activities carried out in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 13, 2023.
Who is eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program?
To be eligible for the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program, you must:
At least two Quebec companies, including one SME or start-up.
Collaborative AI project in healthcare technologies.
Project carried out in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry?
Collaborative research and development projects using artificial intelligence.
Development of innovative AI solutions for healthcare technologies.
Projects from planning through pre-commercial real-world demonstration.
Projects aimed at organizational improvement or market sale.
Who can I contact for more information about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry?
You can contact Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec by email at projet@medteq.ca.
Where is the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry available?
The MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program is available the province of Quebec.