Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Quebec

About This Opportunity

Development, commercialization and adoption/integration of AI by Quebec SMEs, including start-ups and projects in agriculture, clean technology, life sciences and manufacturing.

Eligibility Criteria

Quebec SMEs developing/commercializing or adopting AI and other eligible recipients under CED rules. SME financial assistance can be interest-free repayable support up to 50% of authorized costs; applications are accepted under the current CED program page.

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1. Step 1

   Funding requirements

   Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

2. Step 2

   Cash-flow forecast

   Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

3. Step 3

   Market size

   Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

4. Step 4

   Business readiness

   Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

5. Step 5

   Carbon and impact

   Capture environmental figures where the programme requires them.

6. Step 6

   Find partners

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7. Step 7

   AI grant writer

   Draft against your own project notes. Premium tool; not auto-filled from this call yet.