Closed
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 27, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $1M in non-repayable funding, reimbursing up to 40% of eligible project expenses. Supports the development of fabrication processes that expand Canadian prototyping capability or advance silicon photonics.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 27, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing novel fabrication processes in MEMS, compound semiconductors, quantum, or photonics
- Developing silicon photonics-related processes
- Expanding Canadian Research Institute commercial prototyping capability
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- EOI Attestation and Signature form
- Full proposal, if invited
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit SMEs
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Indigenous organizations in Canada
- Multinational enterprises, if paired with an SME Lead or Co-Lead
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Direct labour
- Direct materials
- Subcontractors (including NREs)
- Other direct expenses
- Overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital equipment purchases
- Designated Projects under applicable federal environmental and impact assessment legislation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with FABrIC and challenge objectives
- Ability to execute the project
- Market and commercialization summary
- Benefits to Canada
- Need for FABrIC funding
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the portal
- Use the EOI application link to open the Blackbaud portal
- Create a Blackbaud account before starting
- Step 2: Complete the EOI
- Fill out the online Expression of Interest
- Use the template as a reference only
- Step 3: Upload supporting form
- Complete the Attestation and Signature template
- Upload it in the portal
- Step 4: Submit the EOI
- Send the application through the portal before the deadline
- Step 5: Submit a full proposal if invited
- Prepare and submit the full proposal by the stated deadline
Processing and Agreement
- EOIs are screened against pass/fail criteria
- Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal
- Full proposals are reviewed and scored
- Final approval is made by the CMC Board of Directors
- Applicants are notified of the results
Additional information
- Projects must keep foreground IP in Canada for at least five years after project completion
- All project work must be performed in Canada unless pre-approved (up to 10% outside Canada)
- A management fee of 2.5% of funding is payable to CMC Microsystems for program administration
- Recipients must submit quarterly activity reports and financial claims with supporting documentation
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fabrication Process Development Challenge Program
What is the Fabrication Process Development Challenge?
Provides up to $1M in non-repayable funding, reimbursing up to 40% of eligible project expenses. Supports the development of fabrication processes that expand Canadian prototyping capability or advance silicon photonics.
How much funding can be received?
Fabrication Process Development Challenge Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fabrication Process Development Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Fabrication Process Development Challenge program, you must:
Incorporated or registered in Canada
Significant operations in Canada
At least one SME Lead or Co-Lead
What expenses are eligible under Fabrication Process Development Challenge?
Developing novel fabrication processes in MEMS, compound semiconductors, quantum, or photonics
Developing silicon photonics-related processes
Expanding Canadian Research Institute commercial prototyping capability
Who can I contact for more information about the Fabrication Process Development Challenge?
You can contact FABrIC by email at challenges@fabricinnovation.ca.
Where is the Fabrication Process Development Challenge available?
The Fabrication Process Development Challenge program is available across Canada.
Is the Fabrication Process Development Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fabrication Process Development Challenge is a Researchers And Facilities