PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Académique ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Research centers and academic institutions as mandatory partners - Must form a formal partnership between at least one SME and one research/academic organization - SME must be registered and in good standing in Canada - Non-profit organizations and research institutions eligible as co-applicants - Consortium structures permitted if lead applicant is an eligible SME ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $1.5 million CAD (non-repayable) - Funding Coverage: Up to 35% of eligible project expenses - Grant Type: Non-repayable subsidy (no repayment obligation) - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Applicant responsible for minimum 65% of total project costs through own investment or partner contributions - No matching requirement beyond the 65% applicant responsibility threshold ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - R&D Personnel Costs: Salaries for researchers, engineers, and technical staff directly engaged in AI development - Research & Development Activities: Direct labor and contractor fees for AI research in aerospace - Technology & Equipment: Purchase or lease of specialized hardware and software for AI projects - Materials & Supplies: Components, materials, and consumables directly used in R&D - Intellectual Property: Patent filing, licensing, and technology acquisition costs - Subcontracting Costs: Fees paid to research centers and academic partners - Project Management: Administrative costs directly tied to project execution (limited percentage) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership Requirement: Applicant must maintain active collaboration with eligible research center throughout project duration - AI Focus Mandatory: Project must demonstrate clear application of artificial intelligence to aerospace sector - Progress Reporting: Quarterly or semi-annual reports required demonstrating R&D milestones and fund usage - Intellectual Property Rights: IP generated must comply with funding agreement terms (typically shared with partners) - Audit & Compliance: Financial records subject to verification; proof of