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Fabrication Process Development Challenge
Supports Canadian fabrication process development
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
April 27, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations incorporated or registered in Canada, with significant operations in Canada.
See full eligibility
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 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 3-500 employees
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
- Fabrication Process Development Challenge Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Attestation and Signature Template
- Full proposal, if invited
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations incorporated or registered in Canada, with significant operations in Canada.
- For-profit SMEs (<500 employees), not-for-profit organizations, Canadian post-secondary institutions and/or their affiliated research institutes, and Indigenous organizations in Canada.
- Multinational enterprises may participate as Ultimate Recipients if at least one of the Lead or Co-Lead organizations is an SME (<500 employees).
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
- EOIs are screened against seven Pass/Fail criteria.
- Pass/Fail criteria include organizational eligibility to apply, alignment with FABrIC and Challenge call objectives, project budget and sources of funding, market and commercialization summary, ability to execute the project, benefits to Canada, and need for FABrIC funding.
- Projects that support and/or advance equity, diversity and inclusion receive additional assessment points.
How to apply
- Use the EOI Application link to access the FABrIC Challenges Portal on the Blackbaud platform and begin your online application.
- Create a Blackbaud account to enter your application.
- Complete the Expression of Interest in the portal.
- Complete the Attestation and Signature Template and upload it in the portal.
- If invited, submit the full proposal through the FABrIC Challenges Portal on the Blackbaud platform.
Processing and Agreement
- FABrIC internal reviewers screen EOIs against the Pass/Fail criteria.
- Successful EOI applicants are notified and invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals proceed to project review and scoring.
- Final approval is by the CMC Board of Directors.
- Results are announced to applicants.
Additional information
- Projects must keep foreground IP in Canada for at least five years after project completion.
- Applicants are not restricted from submitting more than one EOI, but FABrIC will typically only fund one project per Ultimate Recipient per round.
- The EOI and Full proposal Templates are available for reference only and may not be used for submission.
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:
Organizations incorporated or registered in Canada with significant operations in Canada
At least one Lead or Co-Lead must be an SME (
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 Grant and Funding