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PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope - Quebec - Canada
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PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope

AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
PROMPT
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
  • Archived
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

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
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
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

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.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the PIIA Program - 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?

PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope program?

To be eligible for the PIIA Program - 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 PIIA Program - 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.

Who can I contact for more information about the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope?

You can contact PROMPT by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope available?

The PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PIIA Program - Part 1: Scope is a Grant and Funding

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