Offered by Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
EDC — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)
- Maximum amount
- Up to 90% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Quebec
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Your SME could receive funding for the development and commercialization of new technologies and the adoption of AI in industries such as agriculture, clean technology, life sciences, and manufacturing, and to support transformative projects.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Project related to artificial intelligence
- Development of new technologies
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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