How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $3200000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-08-20T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program?

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

What are NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program's eligibility criterias?

Must be a for-profit organization incorporated in Canada with value-added presence beyond a sales office. Must be an NGen member (free registration available). Must participate as part of a consortium with at least one other unassociated Canadian industry partner, including at least one SME.

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program

Last Update: June 27, 2025

Canada

Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $600,000 to $3,200,000
Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : June 25, 2025
Closing date : August 20, 2025

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

Status

Open

Overview of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program

The NGen Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program offers up to $3.2 million per project to support collaborative, industry-led initiatives focused on the development, commercialization, and scaling of transformative advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada. Eligible activities include de-risking, commercialization, and implementation of novel processes or capabilities that drive innovation, productivity, and sustainability within the Canadian manufacturing sector.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding covers up to 40% of total eligible project costs for industry partners.
Project costs must be between $1.5 million and $8 million CAD.
Maximum NGen funding per project is capped at $3.2 million CAD.
No single consortium partner may receive more than 70% of the total NGen funding.
A non-refundable project administration fee equal to 5% of the total project cost is payable to NGen.

Eligible projects & activities

Collaborative projects aimed at developing and commercializing innovative advanced manufacturing technologies or processes.
Initiatives to scale up advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada through digital, material, or production technology transformation.
Projects focused on improving productivity, reducing costs, and increasing quality in manufacturing operations.
Efforts that foster sustainable, flexible, and environmentally conscious manufacturing practices.
Activities that create substantial economic benefits, such as job creation or new market opportunities, within the Canadian advanced manufacturing sector.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,760,000

Developing sustainable biocomposite materials for packaging manufacturing

$ 3,090,000

Scaling additive manufacturing of aerospace metal parts for OEMs

$ 3,195,000

Implementing AI-driven predictive maintenance in automotive machining

$ 2,300,000

Automating electronics assembly lines with collaborative robotics integration

$ 1,550,000

Deploying digital twin technology for food processing optimization

$ 1,895,000

Introducing sustainable water-recycling systems in textile dyeing processes

Eligibility criteria of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program

The applicant must be incorporated and have a value-added presence in Canada (beyond a sales office).
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, certain not-for-profit organizations primarily funded by industry, non-federal Crown corporations earning revenue from commercial activities, and Indigenous organizations.
The project must be structured as a consortium, including a minimum of two unrelated Canadian partners, with at least one being a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME; less than 500 employees globally).
The applicant organization and project consortium must demonstrate industry collaboration and must have the capacity and resources to complete the proposed project within the designated timeline.
The project must propose the development and application of a novel, world-class advanced manufacturing technology or process innovation that is collaborative, transformative, applied, and leaves a lasting legacy in the Canadian advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Who is eligible?

For-profit companies incorporated in Canada with value-added presence such as R&D or manufacturing
Not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development on behalf of the ecosystem, primarily funded by private-sector or industry organizations
Non-federal Crown corporations with funding from commercial activities
Indigenous organizations

Who is not eligible

Publicly funded not-for-profit organizations (except those primarily funded by the private sector or industry organizations).
Post-secondary institutions.
Federal Crown corporations and federal government departments or agencies.
International companies and organizations without a registered business presence in Canada.
Companies whose projects are solely research-only, early-stage R&D, routine upgrades, or focused exclusively on business models, marketing, or organizational change with no direct link to transformative manufacturing outcomes.

Eligible expenses

Labour costs related to project activities.
Subcontracting expenses (with a maximum of 30% of the total eligible project costs).
Acquisition cost of new equipment required for the project (up to 20% of the partner’s eligible costs for SMEs; up to 10% for non-SME partners).
Material costs necessary for project research and development (not for subsidizing production).
Product development, testing, and validation expenses directly supporting project goals (limited to 15% of the funding allocation).

Eligible geographic areas

Companies incorporated in Canada with a value-added presence in Canada beyond a sales office.

Eligibility criteria of the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program

Overall opportunity addressed by the project (10 points): Assessment of the project's motivation, objectives, challenges, and collaborative approach.
Transformative nature of the project (10 points): Evaluation of how the project advances novel, world-class manufacturing capabilities and confers competitive advantage.
Market potential (10 points): Analysis of the market addressed, size, barriers, differentiation, and anticipated benefits.
Commercialization plan (10 points): Clarity and feasibility of how project results will reach market, including Intellectual Property management.
Expected economic benefits (10 points): Measure of the direct and indirect economic value, including job creation, for consortium partners and beyond.

How to apply to the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program

Become an NGen member

Register for a free NGen membership through the NGen website
Ensure your organization meets NGen eligibility requirements
Prepare to access the member portal for project registration

Access the NGen member portal and create a new project registration
Provide basic information about your project and consortium partners
Initiate early registration to allow for pre-screening and support

Complete intake and screening

Complete the Application Agreement and confirm compliance with eligibility rules
Describe the project purpose and collaborative structure
Estimate project costs and confirm willingness to invest
Provide details on financial means and project management capabilities

Undergo financial due diligence

Submit financial documents and information for Financial Due Diligence (FDD)
Ensure all project partners demonstrate financial capacity to deliver the project
Address any NGen requests for additional financial details

Complete and submit full application

Prepare and complete a full project application responding to all ten required questions
Upload appendices: Project Plan, Risk Register, and Intellectual Property Tables
Complete financial workbooks and milestone register in the portal
Input job, economic, and academic engagement details

Application under review

Final application is submitted by the consortium before the deadline
Wait for independent assessment and notification of results

Finalize contracting documents

If selected, enter the Contracting phase with NGen
Finalize project documents as needed based on assessor feedback
Execute Collaboration Agreement and Master Project Agreement

Additional information

NGen membership is required before applying; registration is free and available online.
A non-refundable administration fee equal to 5% of the total project cost must be paid to NGen as a condition for funding.
Applicants receive feedback from the assessment process, including recommendations to strengthen their proposal if not approved.
Resources, guides, and application templates are available on the program website to assist with the application process.

Contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

AMTP@ngen.ca

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