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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000 - $ 3,200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2025
- Closing date : September 23, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2025
- Closing date : September 23, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology 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.
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:
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.
What expenses are eligible under NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program?
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.
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.