PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Industry
QC, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for health technologies
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 14, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateOctober 13, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
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- Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
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Get a non-refundable grant up to $150,000 per partner company (to a maximum of $600,000) to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you partner with at least one other business and a research centre on an artificial intelligence project in the field of healt
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides co-funding to support collaborative innovation projects in artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on healthcare technologies. The financial assistance covers a significant portion of eligible expenses, up to certain limits per company and project.
- Maximum financial assistance is $350,000 per partner company, up to a maximum of $1,500,000 per project.
- Financial assistance covers a maximum of 50% of eligible project expenses.
- Industrial contributions must correspond to a minimum of 25% of eligible expenses.
- Potential for additional funding from other programs such as NSERC and MITACS.
- MEDTEQ+ program management fee of 5%, part of the eligible expenses covered at 50% by the Ministry’s support.
grant_single_labels|projects
The PARTENAR-IA grant focuses on collaborative industrial research projects that integrate artificial intelligence into various sectors. Eligible activities aim to improve business competitiveness and promote AI adoption where it is not widely used.
- Support collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence involving SMEs or start-ups and a public research center.
- Encourage AI technology integration in sectors such as the primary and secondary industries.
- Facilitate partnerships between companies of all sizes and research institutions.
- Development and validation of healthcare technologies using AI.
- Promote structuring projects aimed at mass AI adoption in multiple economic sectors.
- Contribute towards Quebec's leadership in AI development.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
AI-assisted drug discovery in collaboration with a university
$ 110,000
AI-enhanced supply chain optimization for sustainable agriculture
$ 125,000
Development of AI for predictive maintenance in manufacturing
$ 150,000
AI-driven diagnostics to detect early-stage cancer in partnership with UBC
$ 110,000
AI-enabled fraud detection system for credit unions
$ 135,000
AI-based personalized learning systems for elementary education
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project participation.
- The company must be legally incorporated under federal or Quebec law, and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar.
- The company must have its head office in Québec, and its employees or subcontractors must work mainly in Québec.
- The company must have 250 or fewer employees in Québec.
- The company's assets, including those of associated companies, calculated on a worldwide basis, for the taxation year ending in the calendar year preceding the calendar year in question must be less than $50 million.
- The company must not be controlled directly or indirectly by a government (provincial or federal) or municipal entity.
- The company must not be majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
- The company must not be under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- The company must not be registered with the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), nor should subcontractors expected to carry out work on the project be registered with RENA.
- The company must not have failed to meet its obligations connected to previous financial assistance from the Ministère or Investissement Québec during the two years preceding the application.
- The company must conduct itself ethically to maintain the Québec government’s image of integrity and probity.
- The company must not be a holding company.
- Minimum partnership must include two companies (including at least one Quebec SME) with the collaboration of a research center.
- Research center expenses must represent at least 20% of eligible project expenses.
- Partners in the project must share the costs, benefits, and intellectual property of the innovation project.
- Each partner company must plan to hire one trainee per year (or equivalent) spread over the duration of the project.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The PARTENAR-IA call for consortia innovation projects in artificial intelligence is specifically aimed at consortia of companies and research centers, focusing on supporting collaborative research projects in Quebec.
- Minimum partnership must include at least two companies (including one Quebec SME) and collaboration with a research center.
- Research centers' expenses must account for at least 20% of eligible project expenses.
- Consortium partners must share costs, benefits, and intellectual property rights.
- Each partner company should plan to hire one trainee per year.
- Projects must be completed within a 24-month duration.
- Companies must be legally incorporated, have their head office in Quebec, and have fewer than 250 employees in Quebec.
- Assets must be under $50 million, globally calculated, for the preceding taxation year.
- Companies must not be controlled by government entities or majority-owned by Crown corporations, nor be under bankruptcy protection.
- Companies with unethical conduct, failures to meet previous obligations, or ineligible under certain policies will not be considered.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant has specific exclusions based on company status and conduct to ensure alignment with its objectives. The restrictions help focus resources on companies that contribute positively to Quebec's economy and society.
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government or municipal entity.
- Companies majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
- Businesses under protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Companies registered with the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Companies with a history of failing to meet previous financial assistance obligations in Quebec.
- Entities whose ethical conduct may negatively impact the Quebec government's image.
- Companies potentially ineligible under the responsible financing policy.
- Holding companies.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports collaborative industrial research projects in artificial intelligence with a focus on healthcare technologies. Eligible projects aim to improve business competitiveness and facilitate AI adoption through partnerships between companies and public research centers.
- Collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence involving SMEs or start-ups with a public research center.
- Projects aimed at developing and validating healthcare technologies using AI.
- Initiatives to improve business competitiveness through AI adoption.
- Projects fostering collaboration between various companies and research communities.
- Projects supporting mass adoption of AI in the primary and secondary sectors.
- Projects promoting Quebec as a leader in AI.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specific to companies located in Québec, as defined by the funding body's eligibility criteria. The focus is on supporting businesses that enhance the region's competitiveness and technological advancement.
- Companies with their head office in Québec.
- Businesses where employees or subcontractors work mainly in Québec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria that assess the quality, potential impact, and strategic alignment of the proposals.
- Project objectives, quality and relevance.
- Innovative nature of the project.
- Commercialization potential.
- Level of commitment from financial partners or stakeholder community.
- The ability of the team and the company or organization to bring the project to fruition.
- Number and suitability of implementing partners.
- Contribution to the development of the next generation.
- Intellectual property protection strategy.
- Benefits for Quebec (economic and social spin-offs, knowledge consolidation, etc.).
- The project’s contribution to wider adoption of AI by the user company.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact MEDTEQ+
- Reach out to MEDTEQ+ via email at projet@medteq.ca to initiate the application process.
- Request necessary documentation and support for your application.
- Step 2: Prepare Documentation
- Ensure all applications are prepared in French.
- Gather required documents such as the francization certificate, equal access program documentation, service offer details, CVs, and a detailed budget breakdown.
- Prepare any additional documentation required for project analysis.
- Step 3: Enroll in the Consortium
- Ensure all project participants are members of the consortium in good standing.
- Account for a 5% program management fee which is eligible for 50% support through the grant.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit your application through the MEDTEQ+ portal or as directed by MEDTEQ+.
- Step 5: Evaluation and Approval Process
- Undergo sectoral and technical-scientific evaluation by the MEDTEQ+ Scientific Committee.
- Receive approval from the Board of Directors.
- Submit for financial and economic analysis by Investissement Québec.
- Fulfill approval requirements for any additional funding programs if applicable.
- Finalize a financing agreement with Investissement Québec.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications must be submitted in French and may require a francization certificate for certain companies.
- A program management fee of 5% will be applied by MEDTEQ+, which is part of the eligible expenses and covered at 50% by the Ministry's support.
- The MEDTEQ+ team provides support in preparing research proposals, and MEDTEQ+ acts as the sponsoring organization for SMEs involved in the project.
- It is mandatory to contact MEDTEQ+ during the application preparation stage to ensure all requirements are met.
