PARTENAR-IA — MEDTEQ+ — Académique Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Research centers and academic institutions (as mandatory partners) - Enterprises must partner with at least one recognized research center or post-secondary institution - For-profit corporations, cooperatives, and incorporated businesses eligible - Applicants must be in good standing with tax authorities (federal and provincial) - Must demonstrate capacity to execute the R&D project over 24 months ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $1.5 million CAD per project - Project Duration: Up to 24 months - Coverage Rate: Covers up to 35% of eligible expenses - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contributions do not need to be returned) - Cost-Sharing Requirement: SME and partners must fund the remaining 65% of eligible project costs - Co-investment Structure: Partners must demonstrate meaningful financial and in-kind contributions ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - R&D Salaries: Personnel costs for researchers, technicians, and project staff directly involved in the project - Artificial Intelligence Development: Expenses related to AI-focused research and development - Medical Technology (MedTech) Innovation: Development of medical devices, diagnostics, or therapeutic solutions - Research Equipment & Materials: Costs for laboratory equipment, software licenses, and materials directly supporting the project - Consulting & Expertise: External specialized consulting services related to project execution - Intellectual Property: Patent filings, licensing, and IP protection costs - Direct Project Overhead: Allocated indirect costs (typically capped at a percentage of direct costs) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory Partnership: SME must have a formal collaboration agreement with an accredited research center or academic institution - Project Approval Timeline: Grant applications must demonstrate clear R&D objectives aligned with AI and MedTech sectors - Reporting Requirements: Quarterly or semi-annual progress reports detailing spending, milestones achieved, and research outcomes