PARTENAR-IA — PROMPT — Industry
QC, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
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- grant_single|openingDateAugust 13, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateApril 15, 2025
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Grant and Funding
Partnering and Collaboration
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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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 PARTENAR-IA grant provides a structured financial support system conducive to fostering collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence. This program prioritizes co-financing and mandates specific financial commitments from both public and private sectors.
- Maximum financial assistance of $350,000 per eligible partner company, with a project cap of $1.5 million.
- Financial support can cover up to 50% of eligible project costs.
- The total government funding can reach up to 75% of the eligible project expenditures.
- Private contributions must account for at least 25% of eligible project costs.
- The project duration is capped at 2 years.
- Management fees of 5% applicable to the total eligible expenses.
- Unsubsidized expenses may be eligible for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credits.
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This grant supports collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence conducted by consortia of Quebec-based companies, emphasizing innovation and technological advancement. Eligible activities focus on fostering partnerships between businesses and research centers to drive industry innovation.
- Collaborative AI research projects involving at least two Quebec-based SMEs or startups.
- Engagement with public research centers for service offerings or student placements, covering at least 20% of project expenses.
- Recruitment of a minimum of one intern per eligible partner company annually.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 175,000
AI-driven supply chain optimization involving two SMEs and Concordia University
$ 175,000
AI-enhanced healthcare diagnostics with McGill University and two tech startups
$ 175,000
AI-based energy management in smart grids with Université de Sherbrooke and energy tech SMEs
$ 175,000
Smart urban planning using AI technology in collaboration with Laval University and local 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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This Canadian grant is specifically tailored for consortia of Quebec-based companies involved in collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence (AI), alongside a public research center, that fulfill certain business conditions.
- Consortia must include a minimum of two to a maximum of four Quebec-based SMEs or startups.
- Each partnering company must plan to employ at least one intern per year related to the project's public research collaboration.
- At least 20% of eligible expenses must originate from public research center services or internships.
- Each partnering company must contribute to resolving technological uncertainties and demonstrate tangible outcomes.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers eligible expenses that are directly related to collaborative research in artificial intelligence.
- Costs associated with hiring interns from a public research center.
- Expenses for services provided by a public research center.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is targeted at companies that are legally established and have their headquarters in Quebec. The eligibility criteria are designed to encourage local collaboration and contribute to Quebec's leadership in artificial intelligence.
- Companies with their headquarters located in Quebec, Canada.
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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.
grant_single_labels|register
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.
