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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
MicroFAB Access supports custom microfabrication projects in open-access facilities across Canada. It reimburses 80% of eligible fabrication costs, up to a maximum of $4,000, for prototype-focused work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Custom microfabrication projects.
- Prototype development at open-access facilities.
- Microfabrication work carried out at Canadian university user-access facilities.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Proof of FABrIC membership
- Proof of CMC registration
- Supervisor subscription information
- Outstanding fabrication or test reports, if any
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students.
- Post-doctoral fellows.
- Applicants affiliated with a Canadian university.
- Projects involving microfabrication at Canadian university user-access facilities.
Eligible expenses
- Mask fabrication costs.
- User access and machine usage fees.
- Reasonable consumables invoiced by the lab.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Accessories such as tweezers and sample holders.
- Consumables not invoiced by the MNT lab, such as third-party wafers and chemicals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Canadian universities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed monthly.
- Applicants receive a decision at the end of the month.
- If approved, the project runs for 4 months from the notification date.
- Fabrication and reimbursement claims must be submitted within 3 months after completion.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed monthly.
- Reimbursement is non-transferable and must be used for the proposed project only.
- Applicants must acknowledge CMC in related publications.
- The program also covers non-traditional fields such as nanomaterials, nanomedicine, and biomaterials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MicroFAB Access Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MicroFAB Access. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MicroFAB Access?
MicroFAB Access supports custom microfabrication projects in open-access facilities across Canada. It reimburses 80% of eligible fabrication costs, up to a maximum of $4,000, for prototype-focused work.
How much funding can be received?
MicroFAB Access Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MicroFAB Access program?
To be eligible for the MicroFAB Access program, you must:
Graduate student or post-doctoral fellow.
Canadian university affiliation.
FABrIC and CMC requirements.
What expenses are eligible under MicroFAB Access?
Custom microfabrication projects.
Prototype development at open-access facilities.
Microfabrication work carried out at Canadian university user-access facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the MicroFAB Access?
You can contact FABrIC by email at MNT@cmc.ca.
Where is the MicroFAB Access available?
The MicroFAB Access program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MicroFAB Access a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MicroFAB Access is a Researchers And Facilities