NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Canada
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJune 30, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateOctober 11, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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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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grant_card_status|closed
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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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This grant aims to invest significantly in the development of the electric vehicle manufacturing value chain in Canada through strategic collaborations and innovation. It offers substantial financial support to projects that enhance Canadian manufacturing capabilities in the EV sector.
- NGen will invest up to $35 million alongside industry contributions, leading to a total of $95 million in funding for innovative projects.
grant_single_labels|projects
The grant supports projects that drive innovation and advanced manufacturing in the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) value chain. These initiatives aim to enhance various aspects of electric vehicle and component production in Canada.
- Development and scale-up of advanced manufacturing technologies for ZEVs.
- Creation of novel manufacturing and production processes.
- Implementation of closed loop and generative design processes for manufacturing.
- Advancement of circular economy processes and capabilities.
- Processing, refinement, and production of critical minerals and materials for EV systems.
- Development of components and systems for traction batteries.
- Efforts in significant vehicle lightweighting techniques.
- Development of power electronics and associated systems.
- Manufacturing of electric machines and related components.
- Development of complete fuel cell systems.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 4,140,000
Advanced manufacturing of traction batteries for EVs
$ 3,240,000
Establishment of a closed-loop recycling system for EV batteries
$ 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
$ 3,720,000
Scale-up of advanced electric power electronics production
$ 2,880,000
Implementation of lightweighting materials for electric vehicles
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_single_labels|criteria
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.
grant_single_labels|register
- 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.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
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).
