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Rapid Response Challenge
Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
Overview
NGen invested more than $21 million to support Canadian manufacturing solutions for the COVID-19 response. The program backed the development and scale-up of ventilators, test kits, face shields, and sterilization coatings.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Hamilton, Milton
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Hospitals and Rehabilitation, Other Health Services, Emergency and Relief
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Advanced manufacturing companies in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Development and manufacturing of ventilators and components.
- Production of rapid COVID-19 test kits.
- Design and mass production of face shields.
- Development and scale-up of sterilization coatings for hard surfaces.
Selection criteria
- Projects that deliver the most immediate benefits to Canadians.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rapid Response Challenge Program
What is the Rapid Response Challenge?
NGen invested more than $21 million to support Canadian manufacturing solutions for the COVID-19 response. The program backed the development and scale-up of ventilators, test kits, face shields, and sterilization coatings.
Who is eligible for the Rapid Response Challenge program?
To be eligible for the Rapid Response Challenge program, you must:
Canadian advanced manufacturing company
COVID-19-related project
Project with immediate public benefit
Who can I contact for more information about the Rapid Response Challenge?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) by email at robbie.macleod@ngen.ca or by phone at 613-297-3578.
Where is the Rapid Response Challenge available?
The Rapid Response Challenge program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rapid Response Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rapid Response Challenge is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rapid Response Challenge?
Rapid Response Challenge is funded by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)