PARTENAR-IA — PROMPT — Industry
At a glance
- From 150,000$ to 350,000$
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : August 13, 2023
- Closing date : October 15, 2023
- All industries
- PROMPT
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for the PARTENAR-IA Innovation in Artificial Intelligence program for companies in Quebec are as follows: - SMEs or startups must be legally constituted according to federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec. - Headquartered in Quebec, and their employees or subcontractors must primarily work from Quebec. - Have 249 employees or fewer. - Not be owned in a proportion of 50% or more by other companies. For projects under the PARTENAR-IA – COMPANY category, they must showcase collaborative research in artificial intelligence and meet the following criteria: - Involving a minimum of two Quebec SMEs or startups and a maximum of 4 companies. - Each eligible partner company must plan to hire at least one intern per year. - At least 20% of the project's eligible expenses must come from a service offer from a public research center and/or hiring an intern linked to such a center. - Each eligible partner company must demonstrate a concrete contribution to solving technological uncertainty. - Each eligible partner company must show tangible outcomes upon project completion. These criteria outline the requirements for companies and projects to be eligible for the PARTENAR-IA funding program.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Startups
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence
- Hiring of interns associated with public research centers
- Contributions to resolving technological uncertainties
- Demonstrating concrete outcomes at the end of the project
Eligible projects & activities
- Projects eligible for the PARTENAR-IA grant must involve collaborative research in artificial intelligence with a public research center and at least two Quebecois SMEs or startups. Each eligible partner company must hire at least one intern per year.
- The project must include a minimum of 20% of eligible expenses from a public research center's service offering or intern hiring related to such a center. The companies involved must demonstrate a concrete contribution to resolving technological uncertainty and tangible impacts at the project's conclusion.
Evaluation & selection criteria
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Ensure your company meets the eligibility criteria for the PARTENAR-IA grant
- Step 2: Form a consortium with at least two and up to four Quebec-based SMEs or startups for collaborative AI research
- Step 3: Engage a public research center and commit to hiring at least one intern per year for each partner company
- Step 4: Demonstrate tangible contributions to resolving technological uncertainty and project outcomes
- Step 5: Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining the collaborative AI research objectives
- Step 6: Submit your application for the PARTENAR-IA grant and await the funding decision
Additional information
- Projects funded by the PARTENAR-IA program include areas such as healthcare and social services in Montreal.
- One of the projects supported aims to contribute to the evolution of organizations through the valorization of data and artificial intelligence, in partnership with HEC Montréal.
- Eduplan Solutions was also supported to develop intelligent planning and management software using AI.
