Grants to expand your manufacturing business
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by innovation, automation, and shifting market demands. To stay competitive and grow, businesses must make strategic, targeted investments. helloDarwin supports you in identifying, applying for, and securing the essential grants and tax credits you need to bring your projects to life.
From research to securing grants
Grant scouting for your business
Strategic plan and validation with funders
Writing your funding applications
Financing solutions for your manufacturing projects
SR&ED Tax Credit
The SR&ED tax credit rewards Canadian businesses for investing in R&D by offering valuable tax incentives on eligible innovation, development, and experimental activities.
CanExport SME
CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.
ESSOR
The ESSOR program supports businesses with funding for expansion, productivity, and innovation projects, helping accelerate growth and competitiveness.
NGen
NGen’s Advanced Manufacturing Challenge offers up to $8 million to fund 40% of collaborative projects that scale advanced manufacturing tech.
CT ITC Tax Credit
The Clean Tech ITC offers a generous refundable tax credit to help Canadian businesses invest in clean technology and boost their sustainable growth.
Manufacturing productivity
The Manufacturing Productivity program by Prompt helps businesses define their tech needs and overcome productivity challenges with strategic financial support.
Key features:
Grant potential estimate
3 monthly searches on the Funding Explorer
3 monthly prompts to an AI assistant specialized in grants
Annual strategic plan available as needed
Ideal for: Organizations in the exploratory phase that wish to assess their grant and funding potential.
Unlimited access to all features, plus:
Tools designed by experts to simplify the grant process
Real-time updates on grants
AI assistant specialized in government funding
Reports on companies that received grants
Ideal for: Businesses that wish to structure their applications using the industry's best standards.
Everything included in Advanced Plan plus :
Writing and management of all your funding applications
A specialized team assigned to your business
Representation with granting bodies
Annual strategic plan and regular updates
Ideal for: Businesses with concrete investment projects that want to maximize their funding while saving time thanks to a dedicated team.