Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is a key player in advancing Canadian innovation and manufacturing through collaboration and financial support for transformative projects. As part of the federal Supercluster Initiatives, NGen enhances Canada's global competitiveness by fostering partnerships that drive technology adoption and economic growth.
12 opportunities available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for innovative advanced manufacturing in Canadian homebuilding
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Propel Canada's leadership in quantum innovation by funding transformative, collaborative manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Strengthen Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 150% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Pilot Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Accelerating sustainable manufacturing innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingArchived
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
- From $1 to $2,100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION