PARTENAR-IA — PRIMA — Industry
At a glance
- Max. $150,000
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : August 21, 2023
- Closing date : October 15, 2023
- All industries
- PRIMA Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub
Overview
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this grant, companies must form consortia of at least two Quebec-based companies, including at least one SME, collaborating with a research center. The project must relate to artificial intelligence and advanced materials. The consortium must contribute a minimum of 25% of eligible expenses with at least 20% of project expenses from a service offer or hiring interns from a public research center. Each eligible partner company must hire at least one intern per year. The PRIMA contribution can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $350,000 per company and $1,500,000 per project. The maximum project duration is 24 months, and public funding cannot exceed 75% of the project budget.
Who is eligible
- Québec companies - SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) - Start-ups
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Research and development projects related to artificial intelligence themes
- Related to advanced materials
Eligible projects & activities
- Research and development projects related to artificial intelligence and advanced materials - Collaborative projects involving consortia of Québec companies (especially SMEs) with research centers - Projects aimed at development and commercialization or adoption of AI technologies - Projects focused on improving business competitiveness through AI adoption - Initiatives supporting the integration of AI technologies in various sectors of the economy - Projects resulting in immediate economic benefits - Efforts to position Québec as a leader in AI development
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The summary is as follows:
- Relevance of the project to the AI call and advanced materials
- Quality and feasibility of the project
- Contribution to business competitiveness and economic benefits
- Collaboration between companies and research communities
- Potential for innovation and development in AI
- Alignment with the objectives of the call for projects
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Carefully read the objectives of the call for artificial intelligence projects.
- Check whether your collaborative research project meets the eligibility criteria.
- Step 2:
- Consult the relevant guides available for more information on eligible projects.
- Contact an advisor before March 15, 2024 to obtain the application form.
- Step 3:
- Prepare and submit the project in accordance with Partenar-IA Entreprise program rules.
- Make sure you form a consortium of companies including at least one Quebec SME, and collaborate with a research center.
- Plan for the hiring of trainees and respect the required contribution percentages.
- Step 4:
- Submit the project before the deadline set by the RSRI at MEIE, April 15, 2024 at 4 p.m.
- Wait for the project to be evaluated before the grant can be awarded.