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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation in Canada
Funding available
$ 600,000 - $ 3,200,000
Deadline
September 23, 2025
Opened September 19, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program reimburses 40% of eligible project costs for collaborative industry-led projects led by incorporated organizations with value-added presence in Canada. It supports projects that de-risk, commercialize, and transform manufacturing capabilities using novel world-class technology, including labour, subcontracting, and project-related materials and supplies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industry-led projects aimed at de-risking, commercializing, and transforming manufacturing capabilities using novel world-class technology
- Projects that demonstrate the development and application of a new advanced manufacturing technology or world-class process innovation
- Projects focused on process innovation rather than on the product
- Projects with a clear short-to-medium path to commercialization
- Projects that leave a legacy in skills development, tools, testbeds, intellectual property, or business knowledge for Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Documents Needed
- Signed Application Agreement
- Project Plan (Annex 1)
- Risk Register (Annex 2)
- Intellectual Property Tables (Annex 3)
- Financial workbooks completed for all partners in the portal
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- NGen members
- Organizations incorporated in Canada with value-added presence in Canada beyond a sales office
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development on behalf of the ecosystem and whose funding or revenue is received primarily from private-sector or industry organizations, and non-federal Crown corporations whose funding is derived from commercial activities
- Indigenous organizations and any other entity approved in advance by the Minister
Who is not eligible
- Other publicly funded not-for-profit organizations are not eligible directly for Global Innovation Cluster funding.
- Post-secondary institutions are not eligible directly for Global Innovation Cluster funding.
- Federal Crown corporations are not eligible directly for Global Innovation Cluster funding.
- Government departments or agencies are not eligible directly for Global Innovation Cluster funding.
- International organizations, foreign companies, and research organizations without a registered commercial presence in Canada are not eligible for NGen funding directly.
Eligible expenses
- Labour
- Subcontracting, up to 30% of total eligible project costs
- Equipment, up to 20% of total eligible project costs for SMEs and 10% for non-SMEs
- Materials and supplies
- Travel and other costs, such as IP-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Minor upgrades, routine maintenance, or replacement of standard equipment
- Direct replication or adoption of off-the-shelf technologies without significant customization, integration, or advancement
- Production activities themselves or activities that subsidize large-scale production
- Enterprise software development, ERP systems, IT infrastructure, and projects focused only on data management or analysis
- Product development, testing, and validation beyond 15% of the funding allocation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- 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
- Step 1: Become an NGen Member
- Register for a free NGen membership at https://www.ngen.ca/membership if not already a member.
- Step 2: Project Registration and Intake
- Access the NGen member portal once the application portal opens (June 25, 2025).
- Create a new project entry in the portal under Funding Programs.
- Complete the mandatory screening by the intake deadline (August 20, 2025, 5 pm EST) to ensure your project is eligible.
- Fill out the Application Agreement and provide required project information, including project descriptions, consortium partners, estimated costs, timelines, and confirmation of compliance with eligibility rules and regulations.
- Step 3: Financial Due Diligence
- Submit financial information for each participating consortium partner by the due diligence deadline (September 18, 2025, 5 pm EST).
- Provide necessary data to demonstrate the financial capacity to execute the project alongside regular business operations.
- Step 4: Prepare and Finalize Full Application
- Prepare detailed responses to the ten (10) assessment questions directly in the portal (maximum 7,000 characters per question).
- Prepare appendices: Project Plan (Appendix 1), Risk Register (Appendix 2), and Intellectual Property Tables (Appendix 3 – template available online).
- Input project milestones, financial workbooks, and job/economic/academic engagement data into the portal for each consortium partner.
- Review the Collaboration Agreement and Master Project Agreement templates available on the NGen website.
- Step 5: Final Application Submission
- Submit the final, complete application with all required documentation by the final deadline (September 23, 2025, 5 pm EST) through the NGen member portal.
- Step 6: External Assessment and Feedback
- Await evaluation of your application by independent expert assessment panels.
- Respond promptly to requests for clarifications or interviews should additional information be needed during the assessment window.
- Step 7: Notification and Contracting
- Receive notification of assessment results and feedback.
- If approved, proceed to the Contracting phase (mid-October to December 2025) and execute the required Master Project Agreement (MPA) with NGen.
- Work with consortium partners to finalize and sign Collaboration Agreements and an IP Plan as required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for basic eligibility before the full application stage.
- Eligible projects are then reviewed by an independent panel of experts.
- NGen may request clarifications or an interview during assessment.
- Applicants are notified directly of the funding decision and receive feedback.
- Approved projects move to the contracting phase before launch.
Additional information
- The program seeks to create jobs and value for the Canadian economy.
- It aims to develop new processes throughout manufacturing value chains and scale Canadian manufacturing.
- It also seeks to improve quality, reduce overall manufacturing costs in Canada, and promote sustainable, environmentally conscious, flexible production processes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program Program
What is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program?
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program reimburses 40% of eligible project costs for collaborative industry-led projects led by incorporated organizations with value-added presence in Canada. It supports projects that de-risk, commercialize, and transform manufacturing capabilities using novel world-class technology, including labour, subcontracting, and project-related materials and supplies.
How much funding can be received?
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 23, 2025.
Who is eligible for the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program?
To be eligible for the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program, you must:
The applicant must be an NGen member.
The funding recipient must be incorporated in Canada, have value-added presence in Canada beyond a sales office, and be an eligible organization type.
The project must be submitted as a consortium with at least two Canadian partners, including at least one SME.
What expenses are eligible under NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program?
Collaborative industry-led projects aimed at de-risking, commercializing, and transforming manufacturing capabilities using novel world-class technology
Projects that demonstrate the development and application of a new advanced manufacturing technology or world-class process innovation
Projects focused on process innovation rather than on the product
Projects with a clear short-to-medium path to commercialization
Projects that leave a legacy in skills development, tools, testbeds, intellectual property, or business knowledge for Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Who can I contact for more information about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) by email at AMTP@ngen.ca.
Where is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program available?
The NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program program is available across Canada.