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Supercluster Projects
Collaborative advanced manufacturing funding for Canadian projects
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Funding available
Up to 44% of project cost
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Any member of NGen may submit an application for project funding or apply to be considered as a partner or co-investor in Supercluster projects.
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Overview
Supercluster Projects supports collaborative advanced manufacturing projects led by NGen in Canada. It funds eligible project costs for for-profit organizations and qualifying non-profit R&D bodies working on transformative, applied innovation. Eligible spending may include salaries, subcontracting, equipment, materials, travel, and IP-related costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 44% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Business Associations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development or application of advanced manufacturing technology or process.
- Collaborative industry-led projects with commercial and economic benefits.
- Projects that are transformative, applied, and enduring for advanced manufacturing.
Documents Needed
- Application Agreement
- Financial workbooks for each partner
- Project IP Strategy
- Project Plan
- Risk Register
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Smaller Supercluster projects streamlined
NGen now describes a streamlined approval path for Supercluster projects under $5 million, with updated eligibility, review steps, and intake timing.
NGen's “Smaller Supercluster projects. Faster approval.” page now describes a streamlined route for advanced manufacturing projects with total costs below $5 million. These projects are reviewed through a single technology assessment instead of the two-stage process used for larger projects, and NGen says applications are accepted at any time with review dates of July 10 and August 14. The page also newly states that eligible projects must be industry-led consortia with at least two industry partners, including an SME with fewer than 500 employees, while allowing exceptional consideration for proposals from only two partners. Questions are directed to project@ngen.ca.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any member of NGen may submit an application for project funding or apply to be considered as a partner or co-investor in Supercluster projects.
- Recipients of Supercluster funding must be incorporated in Canada.
- For-profit organizations.
- Not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development and whose funding is received primarily from private-sector organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Other not-for-profit organizations.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Federal Crown corporations.
- Government departments or agencies.
- International organizations without an incorporated presence in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible salaries and wages for personnel based in Canada working directly on the project.
- Subcontracting and consultancy fees for essential work performed in Canada.
- New equipment, rental, direct operation, maintenance, materials and supplies.
- Service fees, subscription and licence fees directly related to the project.
- Travel, room or facility rentals, conference facilities, publication, and patent-related costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive costs incurred before conditional approval.
- Production activities or full-scale production subsidies.
- Infrastructure, building, and land costs.
- Routine administration, overhead, marketing, advertising, alcohol, and gifts.
- Costs already covered by other government funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Each project application will be assessed on the basis of 10 questions.
- Responses are equally weighted in assessments and applications are scored out of 100 marks, 10 marks per question, by independent experts.
- The expert assessment panels will ensure that approved projects are of high quality, meet NGen’s strategic objectives, and are selected fairly.
How to apply
- Complete an Application Agreement.
- Submit completed financial workbooks for each project partner.
- Submit an Intellectual Property strategy that includes information from all partners.
- For projects between $500K and $8 million, submit a Single Application and answer the ten questions.
- For projects between $8 million and $20 million, submit an Initial Application and, if successful, a Full Application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for basic eligibility.
- Projects are reviewed by independent external experts against 10 assessment questions.
- NGen notifies applicants directly if the project is accepted or rejected.
- Approved projects must sign a Master Project Agreement and related collaboration documents.
- Funding starts only after contracting conditions are completed.
Additional information
- Projects require a Collaboration Agreement and a Master Project Agreement before funding starts.
- The project IP strategy must be kept current throughout the project.
- Claims require supporting invoices and documentation.
- Project progress is monitored on a quarterly basis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supercluster Projects Program
What is the Supercluster Projects?
Supercluster Projects supports collaborative advanced manufacturing projects led by NGen in Canada. It funds eligible project costs for for-profit organizations and qualifying non-profit R&D bodies working on transformative, applied innovation. Eligible spending may include salaries, subcontracting, equipment, materials, travel, and IP-related costs.
How much funding can be received?
Supercluster Projects Funds up to 44% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supercluster Projects program?
To be eligible for the Supercluster Projects program, you must:
Incorporated in Canada
At least one SME partner
Collaborative project in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Supercluster Projects?
Eligible salaries and wages for personnel based in Canada working directly on the project.
Subcontracting and consultancy fees for essential work performed in Canada.
New equipment, rental, direct operation, maintenance, materials and supplies.
Service fees, subscription and licence fees directly related to the project.
Travel, room or facility rentals, conference facilities, publication, and patent-related costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Supercluster Projects?
You can contact Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) by email at project@ngen.ca or by phone at 1-289-919-1384.
Where is the Supercluster Projects available?
The Supercluster Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Supercluster Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supercluster Projects is a Grant and Funding