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Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Funding for Ontario advanced manufacturing competitiveness
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 4, 2025
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream provides financial support for advanced manufacturing companies in Ontario to improve competitiveness. It supports investments in capital equipment, technology adoption, and skills development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 4, 2025
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 10 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adoption or adaptation of innovative manufacturing technologies.
- Investment in new equipment to scale and grow the business.
- Skills development and workforce upskilling initiatives.
- Projects that create jobs, attract private investment, or support reshoring.
Documents Needed
- Cash flow projection
- Articles of incorporation or letters patent
- Corporate family tree or organizational structure
- Financial statements for the last three fiscal years
- Letters of support, if applicable
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Advanced manufacturing businesses
- Aerospace companies
- Automotive companies
- Chemical manufacturing companies
- ICT, life sciences, and steel companies
Who is not eligible
- Businesses focused on ongoing operations, maintenance, or capital replacement.
- Companies mainly involved in refinancing, acquisitions, or buyouts.
- Businesses in primary production, retail, construction, personal services, consulting, electricity generation, waste management, or recycling.
- Companies relocating operations to another jurisdiction within Ontario.
Eligible expenses
- Project facility construction, modifications, and upgrades.
- Site servicing and power service upgrades needed for the project.
- New equipment and machinery, including new technology and high-performance equipment.
- Project-related labour, direct materials, specialized expertise, training, permits, and fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing production or operating costs.
- Consultant fees for preparing a funding application.
- Travel, hospitality, meal, and incidental expenses.
- Marketing, sales, and distribution or shipping costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives, including technology adoption, productivity, innovation, improved competitiveness, growth, and reshoring.
- Ability to deliver job creation or upskilling results.
- Expected economic benefits for Ontario.
- Feasibility of the project and the applicant’s ability to implement it.
How to 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.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for completeness.
- Eligible applications are assessed against program objectives and project criteria.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after the intake period.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before funding is disbursed.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted directly by the applicant company; third-party submissions will not be considered.
- Using an external firm or consultant to prepare the application does not improve the chances of approval.
- Applicants must provide a Tax Compliance Verification (TCV) number with the application.
- Approved applicants are subject to compliance checks by Ontario ministries.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Program
What is the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)?
The Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream provides financial support for advanced manufacturing companies in Ontario to improve competitiveness. It supports investments in capital equipment, technology adoption, and skills development.
How much funding can be received?
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 3, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program?
To be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program, you must:
For-profit business in Ontario
Minimum 10 full-time employees
At least three years of operations
What expenses are eligible under Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)?
Adoption or adaptation of innovative manufacturing technologies.
Investment in new equipment to scale and grow the business.
Skills development and workforce upskilling initiatives.
Projects that create jobs, attract private investment, or support reshoring.
Who can I contact for more information about the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at rdp@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-267-6592.
Where is the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) available?
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program is available the province of Ontario.