Programme NUMERIA ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Private sector businesses seeking to develop data strategy and AI capabilities - Organizations with the capacity to implement structured data management initiatives - Companies demonstrating commitment to digital transformation and competitive improvement ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Three-phase support program with progressive funding stages - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Matching Requirements: Typically requires business contribution (percentage varies by phase) - Total Funding Available: Variable based on project scope and phase completion - Payment Model: Disbursed upon completion of each phase milestones ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development and implementation of proprietary data strategy - Strategic planning for data management infrastructure - First artificial intelligence project implementation - Data governance framework establishment - Technology integration and systems implementation - Consulting and professional services for AI/data strategy - Staff training and capacity building in data analytics and AI - Digital tools and software for data management ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Three-Phase Requirement: Program must be completed sequentially through all three structured phases - Data Strategy Development: Must establish proprietary data strategy as foundational phase - AI Project Delivery: Completion of first practical AI implementation project required - Progress Verification: Funding release contingent on achieving milestones at each phase - Competitive Improvement Goals: Business must demonstrate clear objectives for productivity and competitiveness gains - Timeline: Structured progression through phases with defined completion checkpoints - Reporting Obligations: Progress reporting required to maintain funding disbursement