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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
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- Funding available
- Up to 37% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- For-profit organizations registered in Canada with value-added operations beyond a sales office
- See full eligibility
Overview
The NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program provides up to $2.96 million per project to support collaborative, transformative industry-led initiatives focused on developing and scaling advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada. Eligible activities include the commercialization and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes, integration of advanced digital and production technologies, and capacity-building within the Canadian manufacturing sector.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 37%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen cybersecurity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Economic, Social and Community Development, Employment and Training, Business Associations
- Target groups
- Indigenous peoples, Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations registered in Canada with value-added operations beyond a sales office
- Not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development mainly from private-sector or industry sources
- Non-federal Crown corporations whose funding is derived from commercial activities
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded not-for-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, federal Crown Corporations, and government departments or agencies (cannot receive funding directly, but may contribute to projects or be subcontracted).
- International organizations (offshore companies or research organizations without a registered business presence in Canada; their activities are not eligible for funding).
- Single firms or organizations seeking projects where benefits accrue only to themselves.
- Businesses with only a sales office (no value-added presence in Canada).
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs for personnel directly involved in project activities.
- Purchase of equipment required for project objectives, with justification and approval for expenses over $1 million CAD.
- Materials necessary for research, development, testing, and validation related to advanced manufacturing capabilities (not for full-scale production).
- Subcontracting costs for services or expertise not available among the formal project partners.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses registered in Canada with a value-added presence beyond a sales office.
Activities funded
- Development and scale-up of advanced manufacturing technologies or processes to improve production capabilities.
- Commercialization and implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions within Canadian industries.
- Collaborative projects that bring together multiple Canadian partners, including at least one SME, to address manufacturing challenges.
- Initiatives that enhance competitiveness, create jobs, and generate economic benefits for Canada's advanced manufacturing sector.
- Projects that result in broader benefits to the Canadian manufacturing ecosystem, such as skills development, supply chain strengthening, or environmental improvements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Become an NGen Member
- Ensure your business is a current member of NGen before beginning the application process.
- Step 2: Assemble Project Consortium
- Form a consortium with at least two Canadian partners, including at least one SME.
- Identify the lead partner for the consortium.
- Step 3: Review Application Guides and Templates
- Download and review the Application Guide, Financial Guide, Project IP Plan Guide, Application Agreement, and Collaboration Agreement Template from the NGen website.
- Step 4: Prepare Project Proposal
- Complete the Application Agreement, certifying compliance with NGen project requirements.
- Describe the project, its collaborative nature, and identify all consortium partners.
- Outline project objectives, anticipated outcomes, and commercialization strategy.
- Complete the answers to the ten assessment questions, each supported by relevant data and analysis.
- Develop required appendices: Project Plan (including a Gantt chart) and a Risk Register.
- Prepare an IP Plan and complete Financial Workbooks for each partner.
- Step 5: Initial Project Screening
- Submit initial project details for screening via NGen’s application portal.
- Provide an estimate of project costs and demonstrate financial and project management capability.
- Step 6: Financial Due Diligence
- Submit required financial information for each project partner for NGen's due diligence assessment.
- Step 7: Complete and Submit Full Application
- After passing screening, complete the full project application through NGen’s portal.
- Upload answers to assessment questions, project appendices, IP plan, and financial workbooks.
- Ensure all required fields and documentation are completed and submitted by the application deadline.
- Step 8: Application Assessment
- Independent external experts assess and score the project application based on set criteria.
- Respond promptly to any requests for additional information from NGen during the evaluation phase.
- Step 9: Receive Outcome Notification
- Receive direct notification from NGen regarding the acceptance or rejection of your application.
- If not approved, review feedback provided for possible resubmission if the funding stream remains open.
- Step 10: Finalize Agreements
- If approved, execute a Master Project Agreement (MPA) with NGen.
- Ensure all consortium members sign a Collaboration Agreement outlining roles, risk management, and IP arrangements.
- Pay the required non-refundable project administration fee as specified by NGen before project start.
Selection criteria
- Significance of the opportunity addressed, including the project's objectives and alignment with advanced manufacturing challenges.
- Degree of innovation and transformative impact for Canadian industry.
- Market size and potential for commercial success resulting from the project.
- Quality and feasibility of the commercialization plan, including intellectual property management.
- Expected economic and broader ecosystem benefits, such as job creation and impact on Canada's manufacturing sector.
Additional information
- NGen provides support to applicants in the form of guidance on funding rules, project requirements, partner identification, and advice on intellectual property plans before assessment.
- Applicants are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable project administration fee equal to 3.5% of the total project cost upon contracting, before project start.
- Applications are assessed by independent external experts, whose identities are kept confidential and who sign non-disclosure and conflict of interest agreements.
- Unsuccessful applicants receive summarized feedback on their submission and recommendations for strengthening future applications, with the possibility to re-apply if the funding stream remains open.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects Program
What is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects?
The NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program provides up to $2.96 million per project to support collaborative, transformative industry-led initiatives focused on developing and scaling advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada. Eligible activities include the commercialization and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes, integration of advanced digital and production technologies, and capacity-building within the Canadian manufacturing sector.
How much funding can be received?
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects Funds up to 37% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program?
To be eligible for the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program, you must:
Must be a business registered in Canada with value-added presence beyond a sales office
Must be a for-profit organization
Must collaborate with at least one Canadian SME and one additional Canadian partner
What expenses are eligible under NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects?
Labour costs for personnel directly involved in project activities.
Purchase of equipment required for project objectives, with justification and approval for expenses over $1 million CAD.
Materials necessary for research, development, testing, and validation related to advanced manufacturing capabilities (not for full-scale production).
Subcontracting costs for services or expertise not available among the formal project partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen).
Where is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects available?
The NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects is a Grant and Funding