grant_single_labels_website|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|fromMinToMax
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate January 16, 2025
  • grant_single|closingDate April 24, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Ontario
  • Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels_website|preview

Your advanced manufacturing company can get the funding, tools, technology and talent needed to grow, compete and innovate in an increasingly competitive global market.

grant_single_labels_website|terms_and_conditions

  • Funding support up to 15% of eligible project costs.
  • Performance-based loans available up to 15% of eligible costs, maximum of $5 million, interest-free during the project period (up to four years); up to 30% of the loan (max $500,000) may be forgiven if targets are met.
  • Performance-based grants up to $500,000 available for small companies in rural communities, and up to $1.5 million for strategic projects that are foreign direct investments, competing with other jurisdictions, or have significant reshoring activities with a minimum of 15 new jobs created.

grant_single_labels_website|projects

  • Adoption or adaptation of innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
  • Investment in new equipment and machinery to scale operations and support business growth.
  • Development and implementation of skills training initiatives for workforce upskilling.
  • Expansion of manufacturing facilities and infrastructure to increase production capacity.
  • Reshoring of manufacturing activities to Ontario, including projects that return production from outside Canada.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 500,000

Implement automation technology to enhance production efficiency and create new skilled jobs

$ 500,000

Create a research lab for developing advanced materials and fostering innovation

$ 500,000

Upgrade factory machinery to increase production capacity and create more jobs

$ 500,000

Launch a green energy project to retrofit manufacturing facilities and create sustainable jobs

$ 500,000

Expand our tech startup by adopting cloud technologies and hiring skilled IT professionals

$ 500,000

Develop a training center to upskill workers with advanced manufacturing skills

grant_single_labels_website|admissibility

  • The company must be a for-profit business registered and operating in Ontario within the advanced manufacturing sector (e.g., automotive, aerospace, life sciences, ICT, steel, chemical manufacturing).
  • The business must have a minimum of three years of operating experience, supported by three years of financial statements meeting recognized Canadian standards.
  • The applicant must employ at least 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at the time of application, with all employees issued a T4.
  • The company must commit to creating or upskilling at least five jobs as a result of the project.
  • The business must be compliant with all relevant laws and not owe any fees, levies, or taxes to the Government of Ontario or its agencies.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Advanced manufacturing companies
  • Firms in the aerospace sector
  • Automotive sector businesses
  • Chemical manufacturing companies
  • Information and communications technology (ICT) companies
  • Life sciences companies
  • Steel manufacturing companies

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Companies involved in ongoing operations such as maintenance or capital replacement.
  • Businesses engaged primarily in refinancing existing operations, acquisitions, or buyouts.
  • Organizations focused on primary production, retail, or construction (e.g., residential development).
  • Firms providing personal services, consulting, electricity generation, waste management, or recycling.
  • Companies planning to relocate operations to other jurisdictions within Ontario for restructuring purposes.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Construction and facility modifications or upgrades directly related to the project.
  • Site servicing and power service upgrades required for the project.
  • Purchase of new equipment and machinery essential for project execution, including new technology and high-performance equipment.
  • One-time labour costs and incremental specialized labour (such as research and development) directly related to the project, including direct salaries, wages, and approved employee benefits.
  • Direct materials used for configuring, testing production processes and systems, training employees, and for prototypes.
  • Costs of specialized third-party expertise required for the project (e.g., engineering services, software development, management consulting).
  • Skills training and employer-provided training costs related to the project, including training materials and necessary training infrastructure.
  • Costs of hiring external expertise for human resources strategy or succession planning, or hiring an internal HR professional for up to one year if none were previously employed.
  • Recruitment costs for attracting talent required for project-related company growth, with adequate description and objectives.
  • Permits, inspections, and fees directly attributable to the project.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • All communities within the province of Ontario.

grant_single_labels_website|criteria

  • Alignment with program objectives, such as technology adoption, innovation, productivity improvement, competitiveness, business growth, and reshoring.
  • Extent to which government support enhances project outcomes and/or influences project scope or timelines.
  • Demonstrated return on investment to Ontario.
  • Broad economic benefits, such as sector impact, supply chain strengthening, partnerships with research institutions, or regional economic contributions.
  • Outcomes in job creation and/or employee upskilling.

grant_single_labels_website|apply

1
Complete Self-Assessment
Utilize the online self-assessment tool to determine eligibility.
2
Consult with Provincial Advisor
Contact a provincial government advisor for assistance with your checklist and application process.
3
Register on Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON)
  • Create an account on TPON, the online application system, and gather necessary information and documents such as business registration numbers.
  • Ensure data is entered accurately to prevent delays.
4
Complete Application Form
  • Work with your advisor to fill out and complete the application form and supplemental information required.
  • Ensure all necessary attachments are included before finalizing.
5
Submit Application
  • Log into TPON, navigate to the 'Submit for Funding' section, and find the AMIC program.
  • Upload your completed application form and all supporting documents.
  • Ensure submission is before the application deadline.
6
Receive Submission Confirmation
  • Obtain an automated confirmation email with your application details upon submission.
  • Keep the confirmation for future reference.

grant_single_labels_website|otherInfo

  • Applications must be submitted directly by the applicant company; applications from third parties or consultants will not be considered.
  • The use of external firms or consultants in preparing applications does not influence the likelihood of approval, and costs for such services are not eligible.
  • Applicants must provide a Tax Compliance Verification (TCV) number with their application.
  • Approved applicants are subject to compliance checks with various Ontario ministries after application submission.

grant_single_labels_website|documents

Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)

grant_single_labels_website|contact

rdp@ontario.ca
1-800-267-6592

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