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The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
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Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports AI innovation projects in Quebec, with up to $1.5M per project. It funds the development, commercialization, or adoption of AI technologies, including new products, new processes, and significant improvements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 249 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development of new AI products or processes.
- Significant improvement of existing products or processes using AI.
- AI innovation projects for development, commercialization, or adoption of technologies.
- Internal R&D activities related to AI for SMEs.
- Collaborative AI projects involving businesses, and for SMEs, a research center.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec companies.
- Business groups with at least two Quebec companies, including at least one SME.
- SMEs in Quebec.
- SMEs applying alone or with a research center.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Program renewal and application deadline were to be confirmed.
- Management fees of 5% of eligible project costs apply.
- Non-subsidized expenses may be eligible for tax credits, including the SR&ED credit, subject to the usual program rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope Program
What is the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope?
This program supports AI innovation projects in Quebec, with up to $1.5M per project. It funds the development, commercialization, or adoption of AI technologies, including new products, new processes, and significant improvements.
How much funding can be received?
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope program?
To be eligible for the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope program, you must:
Legally incorporated and registered in Quebec.
Project must involve AI innovation.
SME stream has size and asset limits.
What expenses are eligible under The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope?
Development of new AI products or processes.
Significant improvement of existing products or processes using AI.
AI innovation projects for development, commercialization, or adoption of technologies.
Internal R&D activities related to AI for SMEs.
Collaborative AI projects involving businesses, and for SMEs, a research center.
Where is the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope available?
The The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope?
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope is funded by PROMPT