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  • grant_single|openingDateAugust 13, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateApril 15, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • PROMPT
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Get a non-refundable grant up to $350,000 per partner company 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.

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The eligible geographical area for companies applying for this grant is Quebec, Canada. Companies must have their headquarters in Quebec and comply with specific local requirements to qualify.
  • Companies with their headquarters in Quebec, Canada.
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$175,000

Montreal
AI-driven supply chain optimization involving two SMEs and Concordia University

$175,000

Sherbrooke
AI-based energy management in smart grids with Université de Sherbrooke and energy tech SMEs

$175,000

Guelph
AI-based agricultural management system with University of Guelph and two agri-tech startups

$175,000

Montreal
AI-enhanced healthcare diagnostics with McGill University and two tech startups

$175,000

Quebec City
Smart urban planning using AI technology in collaboration with Laval University and local SMEs

$175,000

Ottawa
AI-driven retail optimization with University of Ottawa and local e-commerce SMEs

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To be eligible for this grant, companies must comply with specific legal, operational, and collaborative criteria.
  • The company must be legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar.
  • It must have its head office in Quebec and ensure that its employees or subcontractors work primarily from Quebec.
  • The company must have 249 employees or less.
  • It must not be owned 50% or more by other companies.
  • The projects must involve collaboration between a minimum of two and a maximum of four Quebec-based SMEs or startups.
  • Each project must include the hiring of at least one intern per year per participating company.
  • A minimum of 20% of eligible project expenses must come from a public research center's service offering and/or the hiring of an intern tied to such a center.
  • Each partner company must demonstrate a concrete contribution to resolving technological uncertainty.
  • Each partner company must also demonstrate tangible outcomes by the end of the project.

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The "PARTENAR-IA Innovation in Artificial Intelligence" grant is specifically targeted at consortia of Quebec-based enterprises that engage in collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence. These consortia must include multiple Quebec SMEs, startups, or large enterprises, working together with a public research center. Eligibility criteria entail legal registration in Quebec, business operations primarily based in Quebec, and specific employee or ownership stipulations for qualifying companies.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant supports collaborative research and innovation in artificial intelligence among Canadian businesses, particularly SMEs and startups. Projects eligible for this grant focus on joint ventures with research centers and require contributions to technological problem-solving and concrete outcomes.
  • Collaborative research projects involving a minimum of two and a maximum of four Quebec-based SMEs or startups.
  • Projects that employ at least one intern per year from a collaborating public research center per eligible partner.
  • Research initiatives where at least 20% of admissible expenses come from public research center services or intern employment.
  • Projects where each partner provides tangible technology-related problem-solving.
  • Initiatives that demonstrate tangible outcomes or benefits upon project completion.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible expenses for the PARTENAR-IA grant are those that contribute directly to collaborative AI research projects, particularly involving Quebec enterprises and research centers.
  • Costs stemming from the engagement of a public research center.
  • Salaries for trainees associated with a public research center.

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The grant program has specific evaluation and selection criteria for applicants:
  • Companies must be legally constituted and registered in Quebec, have their headquarters in Quebec, and their employees or subcontractors must mainly work from Quebec.
  • Projects must involve a minimum of two Quebec companies and a maximum of four companies, with the project aiming to hire at least one intern per year for each partner company, among other requirements.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
  • Step 1: Contact a Counselor
    • Reach out to a designated advisor from the PROMPT team.
    • Use the contact resources provided to schedule a consultation.
  • Step 2: Explore Eligibility and Gather Information
    • Review the eligibility criteria to ensure your project qualifies.
    • Gather necessary documents and information on your project’s requirements, including collaboration details with other companies and research centers.
  • Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
    • Draft a comprehensive project proposal outlining objectives, collaboration framework, and expected outcomes.
    • Include detailed budgets and timelines for the project's completion.
    • Ensure that your project involves the required collaboration with at least one public research center.
  • Step 4: Submit Your Application
    • Complete and submit your application form as per the guidelines provided by the advisors or the funding body.
    • Ensure submission before any specified deadlines.
  • Step 5: Await Confirmation and Future Steps
    • After submission, await confirmation of receipt and further instructions from the funding body.
    • Follow any additional guidance or requests for supplementary information.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The grant is subject to a management fee of 5% on eligible expenses.
  • Non-subsidized expenses may qualify for tax credits, such as the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit.
  • The total government funding, including this grant, can cover up to 75% of eligible project expenses.
  • Minimum 25% of project expenses must come from private contributions.
  • The maximum duration for funded projects is two years.

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PARTENAR-IA — PROMPT — Industry

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