L'intelligence artificielle au service de la conception ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian corporations and businesses - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Research institutions and universities - Organizations with established R&D capacity - Entities operating in discovery, R&D, and innovation sectors - Businesses seeking to integrate AI into design and development processes ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant-based funding (non-repayable) - Specific amount varies based on project scope and organizational size - Matching contribution requirements likely apply (verify with program administrator) - No loan component—direct grant support - Funding intended to offset costs of AI technology development and deployment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - AI technology development and implementation - Scientific discovery research powered by AI - Algorithm development and optimization - R&D payroll for AI-specialized personnel - AI capability building and training - Innovation acceleration through machine learning - Software and tools for AI-driven design processes - Testing and validation of AI systems in discovery workflows ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must demonstrate clear innovation and discovery objectives - AI deployment must meaningfully accelerate R&D or design processes - Regular progress reporting and milestone verification required - Funding contingent on achieving stated project deliverables - Intellectual property considerations and ownership clarification needed - Compliance with Canadian funding program requirements - Documentation of scientific or technological advancement outcomes - Timeline adherence for project completion and fund utilization