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NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The NGen Feasibility Studies program provides up to $100,000 in funding to support collaborative projects that help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada develop, test, and de-risk advanced manufacturing technologies or processes. Eligible activities include feasibility studies that involve meaningful partnerships and demonstrate transformative, applied, and enduring impacts within the Canadian advanced 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 : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility assessments for advanced manufacturing technologies or processes to determine implementation potential.
- Pilot projects that help scale up collaborative solutions in advanced manufacturing and de-risk technology adoption.
- Collaborative initiatives between SMEs and partners to prepare new manufacturing technologies for production deployment.
- Projects focused on building transformative capabilities within the Canadian advanced manufacturing sector.
- Studies or pilots aimed at leaving a lasting impact in skills development, tools, testbeds, intellectual property, or business knowledge for Canada’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 employees globally in the advanced manufacturing sector
- Canadian manufacturing companies
- Technology companies engaging in advanced manufacturing
- For-profit and certain not-for-profit organizations in Canada focused on research and development in advanced manufacturing
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded not-for-profit organizations (except those that facilitate and fund R&D and are primarily funded by private-sector organizations).
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Federal Crown corporations and government departments or agencies.
- International organizations without an incorporated presence in Canada.
- For-profit or not-for-profit organizations not incorporated in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and related labour costs directly associated with the project.
- Minor capital expenditures relevant to the feasibility study (in exceptional circumstances only).
- Subcontracting costs incurred with Canadian subcontractors (up to 70% of total project costs).
- Equipment and materials necessary for the execution of the project.
- Travel costs directly related to the project work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies incorporated in Canada.
Additional information
- NGen requires the payment of a one-time, non-refundable project administration fee equal to 2.5% of the total project cost before the project start.
- All project participants must demonstrate robust project management processes with well-defined milestones and deliverables.
- Project partners must establish a Collaboration Agreement outlining roles, risk management, and intellectual property sharing arrangements.
- NGen provides templates and guides (e.g., for financials, agreements, IP strategy) to support application preparation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Feasibility Studies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NGen — Feasibility Studies. 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 — Feasibility Studies?
The NGen Feasibility Studies program provides up to $100,000 in funding to support collaborative projects that help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada develop, test, and de-risk advanced manufacturing technologies or processes. Eligible activities include feasibility studies that involve meaningful partnerships and demonstrate transformative, applied, and enduring impacts within the Canadian advanced manufacturing sector.
How much funding can be received?
NGen — Feasibility Studies Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the NGen — Feasibility Studies program?
To be eligible for the NGen — Feasibility Studies program, you must:
Recipient must be a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 employees globally
Company must be incorporated in Canada
For-profit organizations are eligible
What expenses are eligible under NGen — Feasibility Studies?
Feasibility assessments for advanced manufacturing technologies or processes to determine implementation potential.
Pilot projects that help scale up collaborative solutions in advanced manufacturing and de-risk technology adoption.
Collaborative initiatives between SMEs and partners to prepare new manufacturing technologies for production deployment.
Projects focused on building transformative capabilities within the Canadian advanced manufacturing sector.
Studies or pilots aimed at leaving a lasting impact in skills development, tools, testbeds, intellectual property, or business knowledge for Canada’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Who can I contact for more information about the NGen — Feasibility Studies?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) by email at project@ngen.ca.
Where is the NGen — Feasibility Studies available?
The NGen — Feasibility Studies program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NGen — Feasibility Studies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NGen — Feasibility Studies is a Partnering and Collaboration