Centre d'intelligence artificielle appliquée JACOBB ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Quebec - Businesses seeking to integrate artificial intelligence into operations - Organizations with innovation challenges requiring AI solutions - Companies across various sectors (manufacturing, services, technology, etc.) - Entities capable of implementing AI recommendations and participating in applied research projects ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable assistance program - Funding Structure: Direct support through applied research and technical expertise (not direct cash disbursement) - Cost Sharing: Typically requires business participation and commitment to implementation - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Budget Allocation: Varies based on project scope and complexity; specific amounts determined during application assessment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Applied research and AI feasibility studies - Technical assistance for AI implementation and integration - Expert consultation on artificial intelligence solutions - Information dissemination and knowledge transfer related to AI applications - Development of AI-driven innovation projects aligned with business needs - Expertise and advisory services to identify AI opportunities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate a concrete innovation need requiring AI solutions - Business must be prepared to actively participate in applied research initiatives - Organization must commit to implementing recommended AI solutions - Project must align with JACOBB's focus on applied artificial intelligence - Participants expected to engage with technical advisors throughout the process - Results and learnings should contribute to broader Quebec AI knowledge dissemination - Timeline and deliverables determined during project scoping phase