The Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal (CRIM) is a non-profit organization that has been serving Quebec companies and organizations for 40 years. A key player in the innovation ecosystem for artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies, CRIM stands out for its unique approach, combining scientific rigor with human impact.
With heart, at the forefront of AI in Quebec for 40 years
Our principle of action, “avant-gardism with heart”, expresses our willingness to dare, and to innovate, while remaining deeply rooted in the needs of Quebec society and organizations. This principle embodies our values of progress, innovation and social responsibility.
By creating socio-economic value from digital advances, we use applied research, experimental development and knowledge transfer to act and innovate.
Since 1985, our mission and impact have been felt throughout Quebec.
What we do
Experimental Development
Our experts appropriate scientific advances to develop original know-how, share it with the community and generate new knowledge.
Our work enables SMEs to :
- access to cutting-edge expertise
- accelerate time-to-market
- increase their competitiveness
- benefit from financing
Support
CRIM increases the level of knowledge and know-how of organizations through knowledge transfer. In 2023-2024, 109 interventions of this type were carried out, notably via the NUMERIA program, focused on the adoption of AI in industry.
The AI Activation course is aimed at SMEs wishing to initiate or structure their technological shift. This program, designed by experts in the field, helps transformAI into a genuine growth lever, equipping SMEs to understand its fundamentals and maximize its impact.
As a partner in the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP ), CRIM provides small and medium-sized enterprises with advice, relationship-building and financial support to help them innovate further and exploit their ideas commercially.
By sharing our knowledge, we :
- derisking projects with high uncertainty
- empowering the internal teams of companies here at home
- help companies move quickly from idea to prototype
- optimizing technological choices
- strengthening the links between researchers, companies and institutions
Our Values
Integrity
Act without compromise in the interests of customers, employees and the public.
Trust
The basis of CRIM’s success.
Avant-gardism with heart
Innovate with courage and humanity.