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NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
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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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
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Eligible expenses
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.
Additional information
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).
Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP). 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 — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)?
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.
How much funding can be received?
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) program?
To be eligible for the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) program, you must:
Project must demonstrate meaningful collaboration with a minimum of two Canadian industry partners.
Project must focus on developing advanced manufacturing technologies or processes for production scale-up.
Eligible projects must meet NGen's four core strategic criteria: transformative, collaborative, applied, and enduring.
What expenses are eligible under NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen).
Where is the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) available?
The NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) program is available across Canada.
Is the NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP) is a Grant and Funding
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