CRIM — Accompagnement

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Private sector companies with established operations - Startups and emerging digital/tech companies - Organizations actively pursuing innovation projects in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, or information technology sectors - Businesses must demonstrate a genuine commitment to implementing technological innovation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable accompaniment/support funding - Grant Structure: Covers professional consulting and expert guidance services rather than direct capital injection - Funding Coverage: Supports the cost of specialized expertise and advisory services needed to advance innovation initiatives - Match Requirements: Specific matching ratios not detailed in program description; verify with administrator for co-investment expectations - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (accompaniment services are funded, not loans) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Digital transformation consulting and strategy development - Artificial intelligence project planning and feasibility studies - Information technology infrastructure advisory services - Expert accompaniment for innovation project implementation - Professional guidance to support technology adoption - Specialized consultation to accelerate digital innovation initiatives - Technical expertise and mentoring throughout project execution ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must fall within eligible sectors: digital, artificial intelligence, or information technology - Applicant must demonstrate a viable, concrete innovation project with clear objectives - Professional accompaniment services must be provided by qualified external experts - Regular milestone reporting required to track project progress and expert engagement - Project must advance genuine technological innovation (not routine business operations) - Ongoing compliance with program requirements throughout funding period - May require evidence of project completion or measurable outcomes post-accompaniment