How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 37% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects?

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects is funded by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

What are NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects's eligibility criterias?

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

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Last Update: August 11, 2025

Canada

Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 37% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Total project costs must range between $1.5 million and $8 million; NGen funding support is capped at $2.96 million per project.
NGen will reimburse up to 37% of total eligible project expenses incurred by industry partners.
No single partner may receive more than 70% of NGen funding.
No more than 15% of the funding allocation can be related to product development activities.
A one-time, non-refundable project administration fee equal to 3.5% of the total project cost is payable at contracting, prior to project start.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Eligibility criteria of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program

The applicant must be a business registered in Canada and have a value-added presence in the country beyond a sales office.
The applicant must be one of the following: a for-profit organization, a not-for-profit organization primarily funded by the private sector or industry, a non-federal Crown corporation funded by commercial activities, or an Indigenous organization.
The project must be conducted as a consortium, demonstrating meaningful collaboration with at least two Canadian industry partners.
At least one partner in the consortium must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 employees globally.
The project must focus on the development or scale-up of advanced manufacturing technology or processes, meeting NGen’s collaborative, transformative, applied, and enduring strategic criteria.

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.

Eligibility criteria of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program

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.

How to apply to the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects program

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.

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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