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Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports Ontario manufacturers investing in advanced technology and innovation
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS) provides repayable, interest-free loans of up to $10 million per project, covering up to 30% of eligible costs. This Ontario government program supports manufacturers undertaking projects in industrial R&D, product development, advanced manufacturing processes, robotics, waste reduction, and energy conservation.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 50 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Industrial research and development initiatives.
- Design, prototyping, and engineering of new products or materials.
- Implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
- Development of robotics and software solutions.
- Projects focused on waste reduction and energy conservation in manufacturing.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,350,000
Development of biodegradable packaging through advanced materials R&D
$ 750,000
Waste reduction through on-site plastics recycling and reprocessing upgrade
$ 1,140,000
Retrofit of facility for energy-saving smart manufacturing processes
$ 1,170,000
Scaling production of modular prefabricated housing components with automation
$ 2,250,000
Launch of industrial-scale cleanroom for advanced semiconductor prototyping
$ 2,700,000
Implementation of robotics for high-efficiency automotive parts assembly
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a manufacturing company located in Ontario.
- The project must create and/or retain at least 50 jobs, or invest at least $10 million over a 5-year period.
- The company must be engaged in advanced manufacturing activities such as industrial R&D, design, prototyping, engineering, development of new or advanced products or materials, advanced manufacturing processes, robotics, software development, waste reduction, or energy conservation.
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing companies located in Ontario
- Companies from all manufacturing sectors in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Research and development expenses.
- Purchase of equipment and machinery.
- Materials required for project implementation.
- Construction or facility improvements.
- Training costs related to the project.
- Overhead expenses.
- One-time labour costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Respect for the job creation or maintenance targets and investment agreed upon between the company and the province.
- Approval of the project according to the guidelines of the AMIS evaluation committee.
- Joint decision by the Ministries of Finance and Economic Development based on the program criteria.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Review the eligibility requirements including minimum job creation or retention and investment thresholds
- Ensure project activities align with eligible costs and sectors
- Confirm the project is located in Ontario
2
Prepare application documents
- Prepare detailed project plan highlighting objectives and expected outcomes
- Gather documentation on job creation/retention and planned investment
- List all eligible expenditures and funding needs
3
Complete and finalize application
- Complete the AMIS application according to guidelines
- Collect all required supporting documents
- Tailor the application to show alignment with program priorities
4
Submit your application
- Submit the completed application and all attachments to the program
- Verify that submission confirmation is received
5
Await application review
- Wait for review by the AMIS Assessment Committee
- Be available for further information or clarification if requested by evaluators
- Expect a decision typically within 45 calendar days, though complex cases may take longer
6
Negotiate and finalize funding agreement
- Receive approval notice from the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economic Development
- Negotiate final loan agreement terms based on project and funding details
- Finalize mutual commitments for job and investment targets
Additional information
- The loan is interest-free and principal payment-free for up to five years, contingent on meeting agreed job and investment targets.
- Projects benefiting from the SR&ED program remain eligible for AMIS, with no impact on SR&ED eligibility or returns.
- Loan terms are negotiated individually for each recipient company.
- The decision process for most applications is completed within approximately 45 calendar days, though complex applications may require additional time.
