Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Advanced laser manufacturing and surface technology support
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Metal Manufacturing in Canada for 2026
Canadian metal manufacturers can access funding to enhance efficiency and drive progress.
Canadian metal manufacturers can leverage grants to boost productivity and innovation. Funding helps drive sustainable growth and industry advancement.
122 programs available
- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation 
Other SupportOpenTechnology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Grant and FundingClosedNGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Advanced manufacturing funding for homebuilding innovation
Grant and FundingClosedCME’s Technology Investment Program
Funding for manufacturing technology investments
Grant and FundingOpenID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedApply for funding to become an intermediary under the Apprenticeship Service Program
Funding for SME apprenticeship intermediaries- Grant and FundingOpen
Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursary
Financial support for Indigenous welding students 
Other SupportClosedCircular Initiatives Awards
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Grant and FundingClosedEnergy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
Grant and FundingClosedNative Women’s Association of Canada — National Apprenticeships Program
Inclusive apprenticeship hiring support across Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCarbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III
Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedTransal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Funding for digital transformation projects in aluminum
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports industrial energy efficiency projects in New Brunswick 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenSynchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCareer Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Tax CreditsArchivedCapital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies