PARTENAR-IA — CRIBIQ — Industry ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit corporations operating in Quebec - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the biotechnology and industrial bioprocessing sectors - Sole proprietorships and partnerships (must be registered Quebec businesses) - Research centres (as mandatory partners, not primary recipients) - Minimum requirement: At least 2 business partners + 1 research centre must collaborate on the project - Businesses must demonstrate active operations and financial stability ### 💰 Funding Details - Per-business grant: Up to $350,000 non-repayable grant per business partner - Maximum consortium total: Up to $1.5 million across all participating business partners - Matching ratio: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project expenses - Cost-sharing: Applicants must fund the remaining 50% through their own resources or other non-government sources - Non-repayable: No repayment obligation or loan component - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development payroll for AI-focused bioprocessing work - Technology adoption and implementation (AI tools, software, equipment) - Professional fees (consulting, technical expertise related to AI and bioprocessing) - Equipment and infrastructure directly supporting the AI project - Training and skill development for employees in AI and industrial bioprocessing - Intellectual property development and patent-related costs - Project management and coordination expenses within the consortium - Expenses must directly support artificial intelligence applications in industrial bioprocessing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory partnership structure: Project must involve at least 2 business partners AND 1 research centre - Project focus: Must be centered on artificial intelligence applications in industrial bioprocessing - Cost-sharing commitment: Applicants must secure and document 50% of project costs from non-government sources - Eligible sector: Industrial bioprocessing industry (Quebec-based operations) - Application process: Formal consortium agreement required before funding