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MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
October 13, 2023
Opened September 14, 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
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Project objectives, quality, and relevance.
- Innovative nature of the project.
- Commercialization potential.
- Team capacity and partner suitability.
- Benefits for Quebec and wider AI adoption.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact MEDTEQ+
- Reach out before submitting the project.
- Request the application documentation from the MEDTEQ+ team.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the required forms in French.
- Gather the supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application file through the process indicated by MEDTEQ+.
- Step 4: Review and approval
- The project is reviewed by MEDTEQ+ and Investissement Québec.
- Approved projects proceed to the financing and sponsor agreements.
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
- MEDTEQ+ support is available during project preparation after initial contact.
- All applications must be submitted in French.
- Contact MEDTEQ+ before submitting an application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry Program
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 (MEDTEQ) 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.