REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
ON, Canada
Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
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- Government of Canada
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FEDNOR)
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Get a repayable contribution to increase efficiency, modernize your facilities or increase export sales for your SME manufacturing business.
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Eligible activities for this grant include improving and modernizing the manufacturing process to increase productivity and competitiveness. Eligible activities may include:
- Plant equipment purchases, including digital hardware and software for the manufacturing process.
- Installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Training on the use of new equipment.
- Implementing recommendations from an Operational Assessment (e.g., lean manufacturing, ISO certification).
- Modernizing the production facility through upgrades to existing equipment (e.g., automation, robotics).
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$150,000
Montreal
Implement a new automated packaging line to boost production capacity
$120,000
Halifax
Modernize production facility with energy-efficient equipment to reduce operational costs
$100,000
Edmonton
Upgrade CNC machines to include the latest software for enhanced precision and productivity
$200,000
Toronto
Upgrade manufacturing line with automated robotics and software integration to enhance productivity
$130,000
Calgary
Introduce lean manufacturing processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
$100,000
Vancouver
Renovate facility to include automated quality control systems and operator training
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Eligible applicants must be established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario.
- Eligible applicants are established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario. For further clarity, established manufacturers means firms currently operating, whose primary line of business is the manufacture of a commercial product and that are planning for growth.
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Eligible applicants for this grant are established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario, whose primary line of business is the manufacture of a commercial product and are planning for growth.
- Established manufacturers in Northern Ontario
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Eligible applicants for this grant are established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario. Companies that do not fall under the category of established manufacturers or are not located in Northern Ontario are not eligible for this grant.
- Start-up companies or non-manufacturing businesses.
- Companies located outside of Northern Ontario.
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Eligible project costs for this grant include plant equipment purchases, installation and commissioning of new equipment, training on the use of new equipment, implementation of recommendations from an Operational Assessment, and modernizing the production facility through upgrades to existing production equipment.
- Plant equipment purchases
- Installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Training on the use of new equipment
- Implementation of recommendations from an Operational Assessment
- Modernizing the production facility through upgrades to existing production equipment
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- A work plan detailing the productivity improvement or the equipment upgrade to be addressed, including milestones/timelines, and a description of how the project will improve the firm's competitiveness and productivity.
- Evidence of capacity to implement the project, including financial statements for the past three years. Where the last year-end is more than six months past, interim financial statements must be provided.
- Details on how the proposed project will benefit business operations (including target performance measures), supported by reasonable forecast results and the plan to achieve these results.
- Review of the business case and financial projections, the applicant’s past results, and the identification of any issues that may impact the project’s success.
- Approval may also depend upon funding availability.
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- Step 1: Contact a FedNor Officer at 1-877-333-6673 to discuss your proposal.
- Step 2: Begin the application process based on the discussions with the FedNor Officer.
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1-877-333-6673
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