How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry?

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry is funded by Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

What are PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry's eligibility criterias?

The project must be submitted by a consortium of at least two companies, including at least one Quebec SME collaborating with a research center. A minimum group contribution of 25% of eligible expenses is required. Each partner company in the project must hire at least one intern per year.

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

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QC, Canada

Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials

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grant_single|openingDate August 21, 2023
grant_single|closingDate October 15, 2023

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

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Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

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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 advan

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- Research and development projects related to artificial intelligence and advanced materials - Collaborative projects involving consortia of Québec companies (especially SMEs) with research centers - Projects aimed at development and commercialization or adoption of AI technologies - Projects focused on improving business competitiveness through AI adoption - Initiatives supporting the integration of AI technologies in various sectors of the economy - Projects resulting in immediate economic benefits - Efforts to position Québec as a leader in AI development

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$ 125,000

AI integration in financial services for enhanced customer experience with a national bank

$ 125,000

AI-driven smart farming solutions development in the agricultural sector

$ 150,000

AI solutions for mental health diagnostics in partnership with mental health institutes

$ 150,000

Development of AI-based diagnostics tools for medical applications in partnership with a local university

$ 150,000

Developing AI-powered logistics optimization systems in collaboration with a research institute

$ 137,500

AI-enhanced cybersecurity systems development for SMEs

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To be eligible for this grant, companies must form consortia of at least two Quebec-based companies, including at least one SME, collaborating with a research center. The project must relate to artificial intelligence and advanced materials. The consortium must contribute a minimum of 25% of eligible expenses with at least 20% of project expenses from a service offer or hiring interns from a public research center. Each eligible partner company must hire at least one intern per year. The PRIMA contribution can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $350,000 per company and $1,500,000 per project. The maximum project duration is 24 months, and public funding cannot exceed 75% of the project budget.

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- Québec companies - SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) - Start-ups

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Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Research and development projects related to artificial intelligence themes
Related to advanced materials

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The summary is as follows:

Relevance of the project to the AI call and advanced materials
Quality and feasibility of the project
Contribution to business competitiveness and economic benefits
Collaboration between companies and research communities
Potential for innovation and development in AI
Alignment with the objectives of the call for projects

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- Applicants should ensure that their proposed research and development project aligns with the themes of the artificial intelligence call and relates to advanced materials. - The submission of the project by the coordinating company must involve a consortium of companies, including at least one Québec SME and a research center. - The project should have a minimum group contribution of 25% of eligible expenses. - A minimum of 20% of eligible project expenses should come from a service offer from a public research center and/or the hiring of an intern linked to such a center. - For each eligible partner company, the project must plan to hire a minimum of one intern per year. - The PRIMA contribution can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $350,000 per company and $1,500,000 per project. - The maximum project duration is 24 months (2 years). - The project should not exceed 75% of public money in the funding mix. - Applicants are encouraged to refer to the relevant guides for detailed information and contact an advisor before the submission deadline for assistance with the application process.