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?

Consortium of at least two companies, including one Quebec SME Collaboration with a public research center Project related to artificial intelligence and advanced materials

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : April 15, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program

The PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA Industry grant provides up to $1,500,000 per project to support collaborative artificial intelligence research and development initiatives among Québec company consortia and research centers. This program focuses on accelerating AI adoption, particularly in underrepresented economic sectors, with eligible activities including innovation projects, development, commercialization, and the integration of advanced materials.

Financing terms and conditions

Financing covers up to 50% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum funding of $350,000 per company.
Maximum funding of $1,500,000 per project.
Minimum group contribution required: 25% of eligible expenses.
Maximum duration of funding: 24 months.

Eligible projects & activities

Collaborative research and development projects in artificial intelligence involving Québec companies and research centers.
Adoption and integration of artificial intelligence technologies in sectors where AI usage is limited, particularly primary and secondary sectors.
Innovation projects aimed at the large-scale adoption of AI within one or more economic sectors.
Projects delivering significant and immediate economic benefits through the application of artificial intelligence.
Projects focused on advanced materials that incorporate artificial intelligence solutions.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

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

$ 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

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

Eligibility criteria of the PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program

The application must be submitted by a consortium of companies, including at least two companies.
At least one participant must be a Québec-based SME.
The consortium must collaborate with a research center.
The proposed project must focus on artificial intelligence and be related to advanced materials.
A minimum of 20% of eligible project expenses must come from services provided by a public research center and/or the hiring of an intern linked to such a center.

Who is eligible?

Québec companies participating in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development projects
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in collaboration with other SMEs or start-ups
Consortia of companies, with at least one Québec SME
Companies working in sectors where AI adoption is limited, such as the primary and secondary sectors of the economy
Businesses collaborating with public research centers or academic institutions

Eligible expenses

Service fees from a public research center (minimum 20% of project expenses).
Salaries for hiring interns linked to a public research center (minimum one intern per year per eligible partner company).
Indirect research costs (IRC) collected by universities and CCTT (up to a maximum of 27% recognized as eligible).

Eligible geographic areas

Québec

How to apply to the PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry program

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Read carefully the objectives of the call for projects in artificial intelligence.
Check if your collaborative research project meets the eligibility criteria.

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Consult the relevant guides available for more information on eligible projects.
Contact an advisor before March 15, 2024, to obtain the application form.

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Prepare and submit the project while adhering to the rules of the Partenar-IA Enterprise program.
Ensure the formation of a consortium of companies including at least one Quebec SME and collaborate with a research center.
Plan for the hiring of interns and comply with the required contribution percentages.

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Submit the project before the deadline set by the RSRI to the MEIE, April 15, 2024, at 4 PM.
Wait for the project evaluation for a possible grant award.

Additional information

Guides providing more detailed program information are only available in French.
Project submissions require initial contact with an advisor prior to the application deadline to obtain the application form.
There are separate procedures for academic and company-led project submissions under the program.
Interns involved in the project must be linked to a public research centre.

Documents and links

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