PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Must be actively engaged in the aerospace industry or related sectors - Must partner with an eligible research centre or academic institution - Research partners must be recognized institutions capable of conducting AI R&D - Applicants must be in good standing with federal/provincial tax authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $500,000 (non-refundable) - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Grant covers maximum 40% of eligible project expenses - Applicant Responsibility: SME must fund or secure 60% of eligible costs through other sources - No Repayment: Funds are non-refundable grants, not loans - Disbursement: Typically released upon milestone completion and invoice submission ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Salaries and wages for R&D personnel (researchers, engineers, technicians) - Research centre/academic partner fees and contracted services - Materials and supplies directly used in AI R&D activities - Equipment and technology investments supporting the project - Software licenses and tools for artificial intelligence development - Travel and meeting costs directly related to project execution - Project management and administrative costs (limited percentage) - Documentation, reporting, and intellectual property registration ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership Requirement: Formal collaboration agreement with research centre must be in place before funding release - Project Scope: Work must focus exclusively on artificial intelligence R&D in aerospace applications - Reporting: Submission of progress reports at defined milestones and project completion - Financial Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all eligible expenses for audit purposes - Intellectual Property: Ownership and commercialization rights must be clearly defined in partnership agreement - Timeline Compliance: Project must be completed within agreed timeframe; delays may affect funding release - Matching Funds: Proof of 60% co-financing commitment required before disbursement - Eligible Use: Funds cannot be used for marketing, sales, general administration unrelated to R&D, or