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SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Collaborative advanced manufacturing R&D funding opportunity
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 22, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing supports collaborative, international, close-to-market R&D projects for eligible Canadian SMEs through NRC IRAP and other national funding bodies. Eligible work includes advanced manufacturing processes, customer-based manufacturing, digital, virtual and efficient companies, intelligent and adaptive manufacturing systems, person-machine collaboration, and sustainable manufacturing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development project proposals in advanced manufacturing.
- Innovative, collaborative, international, close-to-market R&D projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Who is not eligible
- Universities
- Research institutes
- Participants from other countries
Selection criteria
- Minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees.
- Commercialization of one or more products domestically or internationally.
- Greater than $500,000 CAD in annual revenue.
How to apply
- Follow the instructions to submit your proposal.
Additional information
- The page is archived and will not be updated.
- Project outline is optional but recommended.
- Smart PO Proposers' Day for project consortium building took place on November 23, 2023.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing Program
What is the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing supports collaborative, international, close-to-market R&D projects for eligible Canadian SMEs through NRC IRAP and other national funding bodies. Eligible work includes advanced manufacturing processes, customer-based manufacturing, digital, virtual and efficient companies, intelligent and adaptive manufacturing systems, person-machine collaboration, and sustainable manufacturing.
Who is eligible for the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program?
To be eligible for the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program, you must:
Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SME
500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Sufficient working capital and differentiated technology for multi-year R&D and commercialization
What expenses are eligible under SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
Collaborative research and development project proposals in advanced manufacturing.
Innovative, collaborative, international, close-to-market R&D projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing available?
The SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program is available across Canada.
Is the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
SMART Cluster's 7th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)