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NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,250,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 18, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

NGen offers up to CAD 35 million to back collaborative sustainable manufacturing projects. It supports initiatives that reduce emissions, energy use, waste, and resource consumption through advanced cleantech and manufacturing technologies.
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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
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 18, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Collaborative sustainable manufacturing projects that improve environmental performance in Canada.
  • Projects focused on lowering greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and resource consumption.
  • Projects that support net-zero facilities, carbon capture and storage, or supply-chain emissions tracking.
  • Projects using smart manufacturing, circular manufacturing, and recycled or sustainable materials.
  • Projects developing or scaling low-carbon manufacturing processes and other advanced cleantech solutions.

Documents Needed

  • Application Agreement
  • IP Tables
  • SME Declaration Form
  • Project Plan and Risk Register
  • Completed Financial Workbook

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian for-profit businesses in advanced manufacturing or cleantech.
  • Indigenous organizations.
  • Private-sector-funded R&D not-for-profits.
  • Non-federal Crown corporations with commercial activities.

Who is not eligible

  • Other not-for-profit organizations.
  • Post-secondary institutions.
  • Federal Crown corporations.
  • Government departments and agencies.
  • International organizations without a registered business presence in Canada.

Eligible expenses

  • Canada-based salaries and wages for staff working directly on the project.
  • Subcontracting and consultancy work performed in Canada.
  • New equipment purchase, rental, operation, and maintenance.
  • Materials and supplies consumed by the project.
  • Software licences, facility rentals, project travel, publication costs, Indigenous honoraria, IP protection, cybersecurity costs, and certain payments to federal entities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Retroactive costs, in-kind contributions, refundable taxes, customs duties, fines, and penalties.
  • Routine administration, overhead, marketing, advertising, selling, and board salaries.
  • Buildings, land, infrastructure, facility modifications, and non-movable installations.
  • Travel to conferences, full-scale production, single-firm projects, and activities without a clear commercial application.
  • Costs already covered by other government funding or charged above cost by related parties.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first screened for scope and financial due diligence.
  • Eligible proposals are reviewed by independent experts, with up to 100 marks for projects up to CAD 10 million.
  • Projects over CAD 10 million go through a dual-stage assessment and may include an interview.
  • NGen notifies applicants by email if the project is accepted or rejected.
  • Approved projects move to contracting before launch.

Additional information

  • All projects must be completed by January 31, 2028.
  • Projects over CAD 10 million follow a dual-stage assessment and may include interviews.
  • Guides, templates, and support materials are available online in English and French.

Contacts

smc@ngen.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge. 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 — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge?

NGen offers up to CAD 35 million to back collaborative sustainable manufacturing projects. It supports initiatives that reduce emissions, energy use, waste, and resource consumption through advanced cleantech and manufacturing technologies.

How much funding can be received?

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,250,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge program?

To be eligible for the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge program, you must: NGen member Canadian-registered entity Collaborative sustainable manufacturing project

What expenses are eligible under NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge?

Collaborative sustainable manufacturing projects that improve environmental performance in Canada. Projects focused on lowering greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and resource consumption. Projects that support net-zero facilities, carbon capture and storage, or supply-chain emissions tracking. Projects using smart manufacturing, circular manufacturing, and recycled or sustainable materials. Projects developing or scaling low-carbon manufacturing processes and other advanced cleantech solutions.

Who can I contact for more information about the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge?

You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) by email at smc@ngen.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge available?

The NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge program is available across Canada.

Is the NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge is a Grant and Funding

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