Open
Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Canada
Manufacturing
Fund your manufacturing projects
Investments in equipment, automation, software, training, and energy efficiency can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
What makes funding in manufacturing complex
Manufacturing businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in manufacturing, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.
Grants in manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
Open
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Canada
Closes on August 31, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
Open
Funding for feasibility studies and investment planning
Quebec, Canada
Closes on March 31, 2027
Up to 50,000 $
Accepted$1M+
2026Manufacturing
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$500K-$1M
2026Manufacturing
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$500K-$1M
2026Manufacturing
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$500K-$1M
2026Manufacturing
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Market-oriented research and development
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$1M+
2025Manufacturing
FedNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$1M+
2025Manufacturing
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$1M+
2025Manufacturing
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Advanced vehicle engineering and field testing
Accepted$250K-$500K
2026Manufacturing
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Product development to create a competitive advantage
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Manufacturing
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Manufacturing
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Manufacturing
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Market development beyond the home province
Accepted$100K-$250K
2026Manufacturing
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Automation to increase operational capacity
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Business Growth — Productivity and automation
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Capitale-Productivity
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
FoodTech Next
Product development to create a competitive advantage
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$100K-$250K
2024Manufacturing
Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Product development to create a competitive advantage
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
PSCE – Component 2
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
CFIN Innovation Booster
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Applied innovation project with commercial potential
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
Podium Manufacturier
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Digital modernization for traceability and automation
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
Capitale-Commerce
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Building-system R&D and thermal testing
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) - Tax Incentive Program
Product engineering and performance testing
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)
Skills development to accelerate execution
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Manufacturing
LTI³ Project
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Manufacturing
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
CanExport Innovation
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
Circular Initiatives Awards
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Market development beyond the home province
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Accueillez un stagiaire
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Digital Transformation Offensive program (OTN) — Stream 2 – Optimization
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Training and hiring aligned with a business project
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Mitacs Accelerate
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Training and hiring aligned with a business project
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Manufacturing
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Skills development to accelerate execution
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Manufacturing
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Manufacturing
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Commercial expansion into new markets
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Energy transition aligned with performance
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Environmental improvement with business impact
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
My Digital Success
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$48,000
2 months agoMANUFACTURING SMB
C3I
Funding obtained for the acquisition of a new robotic production line
Accepted$48,000
2 months agoMANUFACTURING SMB
CDAE
Funding obtained for the acquisition of a new robotic production line
Accepted$48,000
2 months agoMANUFACTURING SMB
OITC
Funding obtained for the acquisition of a new robotic production line
Our services
Precision expertise in high-impact funding vertical.
Consulting
Strategic support to build your financing plan, prioritize opportunities, and manage your requests.
Grant Writing
Comprehensive support to prepare, draft, and file an accurate application with the help of our experts.
Platform
Self-service tools to discover grants, tax credits, and programs tailored to your projects.
Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Which manufacturing projects are strong funding candidates?
Automation, machinery, productivity improvements, clean technology, workforce training, export, product innovation, and plant modernization are often worth reviewing when costs and outcomes are clear.
What information matters for a manufacturing application?
Prepare equipment quotes, current production constraints, expected capacity or efficiency gains, project timeline, jobs or training impact, and any environmental or export outcomes.
How does helloDarwin help manufacturers prioritize?
We compare grants, tax credits, productivity programs, workforce programs, and SR&ED opportunities so the company can pursue the best-fit files in the right order.