Our direct support program for businesses in Quebec that conduct collaborative biopharmaceutical R&D projects using artificial intelligence.
Next selection round: October 15, 2024 – April 15, 2025
Contact us for more information: mpaquette@cqdm.org
- A minimum of two businesses with conducting R&D or production activities in Quebec, including at least one SME with at least 250 employees;
- Project undertaken with once or several research institutions in Quebec, such as universities, hospitals, CCTTs or public research centers (minimum 20% of the project);
- Hiring of at least one intern per year per business for the duration of the project;
- Minimal industrial contribution of 25% (in cash and/or in kind);
- Funds from other non-MEIE sources may constitute a maximum of 25% on the funding arrangement;
- Project with a maximum duration of 2 years.
- Maximum support rate: up to 50% of eligible expenses incurred by the business and research institution;
- Maximum grant of $350,000 per eligible partner business, for a total of up to $1,500,000 (for a project involving 5 businesses). A project involving 2 businesses will have access to a maximum grant of $700,000, as long as said project has a maximum value of $1.4 M.
Please note that the deadlines for this call are very tight. If you wish to discuss the project or submit an application, please contact Mathieu Paquette at mpaquette@cqdm.org to indicate your interest.