PARTENAR-IA — CRITM — Industry

📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (all sizes welcome, including SMEs and large enterprises) - Partner businesses (minimum 2 companies required per project) - Research centres (mandatory partner; at least 1 required) - Eligible research institutions include universities, college research centres, and recognized research organizations - Companies must be Canadian-based and in good standing - No restrictions on industry sector provided the project focuses on AI in metalworking/metal applications ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant per partner company: Up to $150,000 (non-refundable) - Project maximum: $600,000 total across all partner companies - Cost-share ratio: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project expenses - Non-refundable: No repayment required - Partner distribution: Funding allocated individually to each participating company based on their contribution and eligible expenses - Multi-year projects: Payment typically structured in milestones aligned with project phases ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) personnel salaries and benefits - Artificial intelligence development and software licensing - Equipment and technology adoption for metal-related AI applications - Prototype development and testing - Consulting services related to AI implementation - Data collection, processing, and management systems - Training and capacity-building for staff on AI technologies - Commercialization activities directly tied to project outcomes - Project management and coordination costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory partnership: Minimum 2 business partners + at least 1 research centre required per project - AI focus: Project must concentrate on artificial intelligence applications in the metal industry - Cost-sharing obligation: Applicants must fund minimum 50% of project costs from their own resources - Progress reporting: Regular milestone reports and project updates required throughout funding period - Intellectual property: Terms governing IP ownership must be negotiated among partners upfront - Project timeline: Typically 1-3 years; specific duration determined at application stage - Eligible expense documentation: Detailed receipts, invoices, and payroll records must be maintained - **Compliance