NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge
Canada
Accelerate Canada's homebuilding with advanced tech, reducing costs, emissions, and boosting productivity
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
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- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGEN)
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The Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge, funded with $50 million over two years starting 2024-25, aims to drive digital transformation in Canada's homebuilding sector by leveraging an additional $150 million from industry and other government levels. The program focuses on introducing advanced manufacturing technologies to accelerate homebuilding, reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve labor productivity. Eligible projects should be transformative, commercially applicable, enduring, and collaborative, involving multiple industry partners, especially SMEs.
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This fund is overseen by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), which implies eligibility may be open to Canadian companies; however, no specific geographical areas are described in the context. Further documentation from NGen may specify exact eligibility criteria.
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$600,000
Adoption of 3D printing technology for sustainable home building materials
$800,000
Implementation of automated robotics for modular home assembly
$600,000
Smart materials research for residential building by university-industry partnership
$720,000
Development of AI-integrated construction management software for small builders
$750,000
Upgrade of HVAC systems using IoT technology for energy-efficient homes
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While specific company eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the given context, general expectations can be inferred based on the nature of the fund and its objectives.
- Projects should involve collaboration between partners, with a focus on including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Proposals should demonstrate transformative potential, with an impact on manufacturing performance and a potential to provide a significant competitive advantage globally for the Canadian industry.
- The projects must be oriented towards widespread commercialization.
- Proposals should address broader benefits to Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem, including education, training, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) opportunities.
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Eligible projects should involve collaborations among multiple industry partners, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and focus on integrating advanced manufacturing technologies in the Canadian home manufacturing sector.
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This grant supports projects that enhance the homebuilding industry through the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies and innovation, aiming to address economic, environmental, and productivity challenges.
- Promote the introduction, development, and scale-up of innovative advanced manufacturing technologies in home building.
- Accelerate the rate of homebuilding in Canada by leveraging new manufacturing techniques.
- Decrease the cost and price of homes to make housing more affordable.
- Control or reduce the environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing process.
- Enhance the efficiency, agility, and competitiveness of the Canadian homebuilding industry.
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The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Canada.
- Canada
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge grant are based on their potential to transform and enhance the Canadian homebuilding sector through innovative technologies and collaborations.
- Transformative impact on manufacturing performance with potential for a significant global competitive advantage.
- Potential for widespread commercialization of the proposed project.
- Enduring benefits to Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem, including education, training, and EDI opportunities.
- Meaningful collaboration between industry partners, with participation of multiple SMEs.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Express Interest
- Sign up to express your interest in English or French to stay updated on key dates and details.
- Step 2: Register as a Member
- Start your free NGen membership to become part of Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
- Join over 5,000 members by completing the member registration process.
- Step 3: Review Guidance Documents
- Check for the upcoming guidance documents to understand project requirements and funding criteria.
- Step 4: Prepare Application Documents
- Use the available templates such as the Application Agreement, IP Tables, and SME Declaration Form in English or French for application preparation.
- Step 5: Submit Project for Screening
- Follow the guide for submitting a project for screening to ensure the project meets eligibility criteria.
- Step 6: Comprehensive Application Submission
- Complete and compile all required documents and forms using the templates provided.
- Login to the NGen portal to upload and submit your application before the announcement of key deadlines.
- Step 7: Await Confirmation
- Receive a confirmation of your application submission for your records.
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Apart from the main details, the grant information includes various guidance documents and resources to aid applicants. Additionally, the grant emphasizes collaboration among industry partners, particularly SMEs.
- Background & Guidance Documents are available to provide more information about the grant.
- Projects should involve participation from multiple industry partners, especially SMEs.
- There are several guidance documents including Member Registration and Login Guide, Guide to Submitting a Project for Screening, Financial Guidance Presentation, Claims Brief, Financial Due Diligence, Application Agreement, IP Tables, and SME Declaration Form.
- Templates for Collaboration Agreement are available post-funding award.
- Case studies from successful projects like Aspire Food Group and ArcelorMittal Dofasco are provided for reference.
- Deadlines, eligibility requirements, and key dates will be announced soon.
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Elevating Canadian Home Construction with Innovation
The Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge grant supports Canadian companies in transforming the housing sector with advanced manufacturing technologies and innovation. Designed to spur digital transformation and enhance efficiency, this initiative aims to triple the rate of homebuilding while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Transforming the Future of Homebuilding with Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
The Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) represents a strategic initiative to revolutionize the homebuilding industry through advanced technological integration. Announced as part of Canada's Budget 2024, the government has allocated $50 million over two years to launch a Homebuilding Technology and Innovation Fund—NGen's ambitious plan to leverage a further $150 million from industry and government partnerships, targeting a total investment of $200 million in housing innovation across the country.
At its core, this grant aims to address critical challenges facing the Canadian housing sector, including the urgent need to increase construction speed, reduce building costs, lessen environmental footprints, and boost labor productivity. By integrating cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, the program seeks to produce homes that are not only affordable but sustainably built, fulfilling the demand anticipated for 2030.
The projects funded under this initiative are expected to push boundaries by introducing novel technologies that extend far beyond traditional construction methods. This transformative approach promises to enhance the manufacturing performance of Canadian builders, offering a significant edge in the global market through improved efficiency and reduced emissions. Eligible projects must be transformative, applied, enduring, and collaborative, meaning they should provide tangible innovations with potential for widespread application and enduring benefits to the broader manufacturing ecosystem.
In terms of collaboration, NGen stresses the importance of partnerships among industry players, including the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises. Such collaborations will not only share risks and investments but also pool knowledge, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and growth.
The impact of this grant extends beyond immediate economic benefits; it aims to make substantial contributions to environmental sustainability and the overall quality of life for Canadian citizens. Innovations funded through this initiative will support Canada's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to national commitments for climate change mitigation. By enhancing labor productivity and reducing construction costs, the program also addresses workforce constraints and affordability challenges, ultimately improving the accessibility of quality housing for Canadians.
Furthermore, the grant structure emphasizes widespread commercialization potential, ensuring that developed technologies can be integrated into real-world applications rapidly. By doing so, it stimulates industry-wide adoption of advanced manufacturing practices that resonate with contemporary economic and environmental priorities.
Looking forward, this initiative positions Canadian companies at the forefront of the homebuilding revolution, laying the groundwork for future innovations that align with global trends in green building and digital transformation. This not only supports the domestic economy by creating jobs and enhancing industry capabilities but also sets a precedent for how public funding can be effectively utilized to drive sector-wide advancements.
Overall, the Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge is a pivotal step towards reimagining housing in Canada, providing the tools and resources necessary for stakeholders to tackle the pressing needs of today while paving the way for a sustainable, resilient future in home construction.
