Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

• a cash flow that provides sufficient detail on receipts and payments during the project period and for the loan repayment period
• copy of articles of incorporation and/or letters patent
• corporate family tree that sets out the corporate structure showing the parent, affiliates and related entities of the applicant and their relationships with one another
• financial statements from the last three fiscal years audited in accordance with International and Canadian Audit Standards (IAS/CAS) or review engagement financial statements prepared in accordance with the Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE) 2400
• letters of support from project partners and financial institutions, including financial commitments

Who is eligible?

• For-profit businesses (legal entities) registered to carry out business in Ontario
• Businesses and organizations in advanced manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, chemical, information and communications technology (ICT), life sciences, and steel
• Applicants with at least three years of operations/financial statements
• Applicants employing at least 10 people
• Applicants that commit to creating at least five new jobs and/or upskilled current jobs

Who is not eligible

• sole proprietorships
• charities
• start-ups
• companies related to a current recipient through a parent or ownership
• businesses that have previously been approved for a project under the Regional Development Program and have not successfully completed that project

Eligible expenses

• project facilities and infrastructure, including construction and project facility modifications or upgrades, site servicing, and power service upgrades required to execute the project
• equipment and machinery necessary for the successful completion of the project, including new technology, new high-performance equipment and machinery, and maintenance equipment associated with new technologies or systems
• one-time labour directly related to project costs, including costs to set up or commission new equipment, technology or systems for the project
• materials used for configuring and testing production processes and systems, materials used for training employees, and materials used for prototypes
• specialized expertise required for the project, including third-party engineering services, software development, and management

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• ongoing costs of production or operations
• purchase of land or buildings
• purchase, lease or operation of vehicles or off-site equipment
• preparation of funding proposal
• marketing, sales or distribution/shipping costs

Eligible geographic areas

• Ontario

• alignment with program objectives related to technology adoption, productivity, innovation, improved competitiveness, growth and reshoring
• extent to which government support improves project outcomes and/or impacts the project’s scope or timelines
• return on investment to Ontario
• broad economic benefits, including sector or cluster impacts, value or supply chain strengthening, research partnerships, and regional impact
• job creation and/or upskilling outcomes

• Speak with a Regional Advisor about your project.
• Register for TPON and follow the prompts to find the program under the Submit for Funding section.
• Download the application form and complete each section, including Part 1 – Eligibility Checklist and Part 2 – Application Form.
• If eligible according to Part 1, complete the form and upload the completed form and all supporting documents on TPON.

• If approved, applicants must enter into a funding agreement with the Province of Ontario.
• Before funding is disbursed, companies must meet disbursement conditions including evidence of project financing and insurance.
• Applicants must meet annual reporting requirements, including providing financial statements.
• The agreement may require full or partial repayment if performance measures are not met, including job, investment, or payroll commitments.

• Two intake periods are available each year
• Applications must be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON)
• Applicants are encouraged to speak with a provincial government advisor before applying
• Funding is discretionary and competitive