NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Canada
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
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- grant_single|openingDateJune 30, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateOctober 11, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
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- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGEN)
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Funding to target the manufacturing scale-up of innovation along the ZEV value-chain, specifically those of road-based Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), fuel Cell Electric vehicles (FCEV) and their respective systems and components.
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- Processing, refinement, and production of critical minerals and materials for EVs and EV systems and components - Traction battery including associated components and systems - Significant vehicle lightweighting - Power electronics and associated components and systems - Electric machines and associated components and systems - Fuel cell (full system)
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$3,720,000
Scale-up of advanced electric power electronics production
$3,240,000
Establishment of a closed-loop recycling system for EV batteries
$2,880,000
Implementation of lightweighting materials for electric vehicles
$5,000,000
Development of refined lithium processing facility for EV batteries
$5,100,000
Production scale-up of fuel cell systems for electric buses
$4,140,000
Advanced manufacturing of traction batteries for EVs
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's proposed projects and collaboration capacity.
- Projects must demonstrate meaningful collaboration with at least two Canadian industry partners.
- Projects must be business-led and collaborative.
- Projects must focus on the development of an advanced manufacturing technology or process for scaling-up production capabilities.
- Proposals should support transformative manufacturing innovations that offer competitive advantages to the Canadian industry.
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This grant program is looking for collaborations involving at least two Canadian industry partners with projects focusing on the manufacturing scale-up along the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) value-chain, specifically addressing road-based Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), and their systems and components. Eligible applicants include businesses involved in processing, refining, and production of critical minerals and materials, as well as companies focusing on manufacturing technologies and processes related to ZEV components.
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The grant supports innovative, collaborative projects that enhance Canadian capabilities in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing value chain. Projects should focus on scaling up manufacturing and integrating Canadian parts and technologies into zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) systems.
- Advanced manufacturing technologies development.
- Novel manufacturing and production processes.
- Implementation of closed loop or generative design for manufacturing.
- Development of circular economy processes and capabilities.
- Processing, refinement, and production of critical minerals and materials for EVs.
- Innovations in traction batteries and associated components.
- Advancements in vehicle lightweighting systems.
- Enhancement of power electronics and associated systems.
- Development of electric machines and their components.
- Complete fuel cell system innovations.
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The grant particularly focuses on expenses related to advanced manufacturing and scaling innovation in the EV value chain.
- Development and enhancement of advanced manufacturing technology or processes.
- Scaling up production capabilities to meet demand in the EV market.
- Development of new manufacturing processes for components and systems.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) focus on strategic alignment with the program's goals to strengthen Canadian capabilities in the ZEV value chain.
- Must strengthen Canadian capability and content for integration into Canada’s ZEV supply chain.
- Target the manufacturing scale-up of innovation along the ZEV value-chain, specifically BEVs and FCEVs and their systems and components.
- Projects should focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, novel processes, closed-loop design, or circular economy processes.
- Proposals should involve processing, refinement, and production of critical minerals, traction batteries, lightweighting, power electronics, electric machines, or fuel cell systems.
- Meet NGen's core strategic criteria: Transformative, Collaborative, Applied, and Enduring.
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- Step 1: Review Eligibility Requirements
- Read the Application Guide to ensure your project meets all eligibility criteria specified by NGen's EV Manufacturing Value Chain Program.
- Step 2: Collaboration Day Participation
- Attend the EVMP Collaboration Day scheduled for June 20, 2023, to network and explore potential partnerships with other industry players.
- Step 3: Register an NGen Membership
- Join the NGen network by starting your free membership to become part of Canada’s advanced manufacturing community.
- Step 4: Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Develop and prepare your project’s Expression of Interest including your project’s goals, innovation, and collaboration details.
- Ensure collaboration with a minimum of two Canadian industry partners is clearly outlined.
- Step 5: Submit Expression of Interest
- Log into the Project Application Portal between June 30, 2023, and October 11, 2023, and submit your EOI.
- Step 6: Prepare Full Application
- Using the feedback from the EOI, draft your full application including detailed project proposals, budgets, timelines, and IP considerations.
- Download and complete necessary templates such as the Application Agreement and SME Declaration in either English or French.
- Step 7: Submit Full Application
- Access the Project Application Portal to upload your completed application and supporting documents by November 15, 2023.
- Step 8: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation of your application submission and retain this for your records.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- NGen will invest up to $35 million in collaborative projects with additional industry contributions to reach a total of $95 million.
- The program has a focus on scaling up manufacturing innovation along the ZEV value-chain.
- The EVMP program builds on previous investments made by NGen in the EV manufacturing sector.
- The program aims to ensure the Canadian automotive manufacturing sector remains competitive and integrated into the global supply chain for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
Apply to this program
Accelerating Innovation in Canada's Electric Vehicle Sector
The Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) aims to invest up to $35 million to spearhead advanced manufacturing projects that bolster the Canadian ZEV supply chain. This initiative seeks to enhance Canada's role in the global EV market by fostering job creation, economic growth, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Unveiling Opportunities in the Zero Emissions Vehicle Value Chain
The Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) represents a strategic initiative by NGen to propel Canada's automotive industry into the future. This substantial funding opportunity is directed at innovative, business-led projects that have the potential to transform the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) landscape in Canada. By leveraging up to $35 million in investments, with industry contributions raising the total project value to an impressive $95 million, this program aims to catalyze the evolution of advanced manufacturing capabilities across the entire ZEV value chain.
This program is particularly poised to nurture a thriving Canadian ecosystem for battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), addressing every facet from mineral processing and battery componentry to vehicle assembly and recycling. Canada is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity, endowed with rich mineral resources, a vibrant manufacturing base, and a leading innovation ecosystem.
At the heart of this initiative is the goal of scaling up innovative technologies and processes to improve production capabilities sustainably. The program encourages the development of advanced manufacturing technologies, including the refinement and processing of critical minerals, light-weighting of vehicles, and advancement in power electronics. Moreover, projects under this program are expected to create significant economic value by integrating more Canadian-made parts and technologies into the ZEV supply chains, thus boosting local content and reducing manufacturing costs.
With an emphasis on collaborative projects, this program underlines the importance of cooperation between at least two Canadian industry partners. Such collaborations are expected to drive groundbreaking developments that confer competitive advantages, spur commercialization, and deliver lasting benefits to Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
The EVMP also embodies a concerted effort to align with Canada's environmental mandates, specifically in achieving vehicle emission reduction targets. By fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies that not only bolster the quality and competitive positioning of Canadian automotive products but also significantly lessen operational emissions, this initiative cements Canada’s transition towards a greener economy.
In essence, the EVMP stands as a beacon for Canadian companies navigating the evolving automotive landscape, providing them with the necessary support to innovate and excel. By bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization, the program seeks to solidify Canada’s standing in the global EV market and ensure that its automotive sector is future-ready and resilient.
As such, the EVMP is not merely a funding program; it is a strategic enabler of economic growth and industrial transformation that emphasizes sustainability and collaboration, ultimately leading to a robust and integrated EV manufacturing ecosystem in Canada.
