Funding Limits
Up to 50% of authorized costs for SMEs and up to 90% of authorized costs for NPOs.
Program Contact Details
Email information unavailable
1-800-561-0633
Industry
All industry sectors
What is this funding for?
Funding for accelerated adoption of AI in Quebec
Program Description
The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) is one of the initiatives announced in Budget 2024 aimed at supporting transformative projects. In this spirit, Canada s regional development agencies (RDAs) have $200 million to boost the development and commercialization of new technologies and solutions, as well as the accelerated adoption of AI by SMEs. The RAII pays particular attention to sectors critical to the Canadian economy, such as agriculture, clean technology, life sciences and manufacturing, and supports structural projects that generate spin-offs in all regions across the country.
In Quebec, the RAII is delivered by CED and has a budget of $38.2M in funding. The initiative ends on March 31, 2029.
Steps to Apply
1. Review eligibility criteria
2. Contact the funding organization for more information about the application process
3. Create a user profile in the application portal
4. Receive an invitation to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
5. Prepare and submit the EOI, including required documents
6. If the EOI is successful, receive an invitation to submit a full application
7. Prepare and submit the full application with additional required information
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