grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateOctober 01, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDateOctober 31, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

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Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when your SME partners with a research centre on an artificial intelligence R&D project in the field of advanced materials.

grant_single_labels|projects

Activities eligible for this grant are research and development projects in artificial intelligence related to advanced materials.
  • Collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence
  • Innovation projects for the development and commercialization of AI technologies
  • AI technology adoption projects in companies
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$350,000

Hamilton
Developing AI-driven materials with McMaster University for sustainable packaging

$350,000

Vancouver
Development of AI tools for real-time monitoring of agricultural soil quality

$350,000

Montreal
Development of AI-based predictive maintenance for industrial equipment

$350,000

Calgary
AI integration for automated quality control in manufacturing operations

$300,000

Toronto
AI-enhanced material design research for sustainable construction

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility criteria for this grant:
  • Consortia of companies (minimum 2), including at least one Quebec SME with the collaboration of a research center
  • Minimum group contribution of 25% of eligible expenses
  • A minimum of 20% of eligible project expenses must come from a service offer from a public research center and/or the hiring of an intern linked to such a centre
  • For each eligible partner company, the project must provide for the hiring of a minimum of one intern per year
  • PRIMA contribution: max. 50% of eligible expenses, max. $350,000 per company and max $1,500,000 per project
  • Maximum project duration: 24 months (2 years)
  • Maximum of 75% of public money in the project

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for this grant are:
  • Quebec companies, preferably SMEs
  • Consortia of companies with at least one Quebec SME
  • Start-ups collaborating with a research center

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence with other SMEs
  • Development and commercialization of AI technologies
  • Hiring of an intern linked to a research center

grant_single_labels|criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows:
  • Relevance of the project to the themes of artificial intelligence and advanced materials
  • Demonstrated collaboration between consortium members, including at least one Québec SME and a research center
  • Sufficient funding contribution from the consortium and a public research center
  • Integration of interns from research centers in the project
  • Potential economic benefits and impact of the project
  • Alignment with the objectives of the call for projects and the Innovation Program

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Contact an advisor before March 15, 2024
  • Step 2: Obtain the application form
  • Step 3: Submit the full application by April 15, 2024

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • Applicants should ensure that their research and development project aligns with the themes of the artificial intelligence call and is related to advanced materials.
  • Prior to submission, applicants must review both the "Guide Partenar-IA Entreprise du MEIE" and the "Guide PRIMA complémentaire au Guide du MEIE" for detailed information.
  • The deadline for full application submission by the RSRI to the MEIE is April 15, 2024, at 4 p.m. - For any inquiries regarding eligibility criteria or innovation project discussions, applicants can contact Michel Lefèvre, Director of Programs & International Collaborations, at 514-284-0211 ext. 227.

grant_single_labels|documents

PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Academic

grant_single_labels|contact

michel.lefevre@prima.ca
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