NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Amount of Funding

The NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects program provides non-repayable funding to support collaborative advanced manufacturing projects that strengthen Canada’s industrial competitiveness and accelerate commercialization.

Funding amounts vary based on the scope, scale, and strategic impact of the proposed project. NGen evaluates each application individually, with funding levels determined by factors such as:

• Total project costs

• Number and type of consortium partners

• Commercialization potential

• Expected economic impact

• Technology readiness level

• Alignment with NGen’s advanced manufacturing priorities

Projects typically involve multiple industry partners working together to develop, test, validate, and commercialize innovative manufacturing technologies and processes.

Funding is intended to reduce the risk associated with adopting transformative technologies while helping Canadian companies bring new products, processes, and capabilities to market more quickly.

Applicants are generally expected to contribute matching funds and demonstrate a commitment to commercializing project outcomes in Canada.

Eligible Applicants

The NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects program supports Canadian organizations participating in collaborative manufacturing innovation projects.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be incorporated in Canada

• Have a significant value-added presence in Canada, such as research and development, engineering, manufacturing, or commercialization activities

• Contribute to Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem

• Participate as part of a collaborative project consortium

Eligible organizations may include:

• For-profit businesses

• Not-for-profit organizations that facilitate or fund industry-led research and development

• Non-federal Crown corporations supported through commercial activities

• Indigenous organizations

• Other entities approved by the Minister

Projects must include meaningful collaboration among multiple partners. Consortiums typically involve:

• Manufacturers

• Technology developers

• Supply chain partners

• Industry organizations

• Research institutions or post-secondary institutions, where applicable

Participating organizations should demonstrate the technical expertise, commercialization capability, and resources required to successfully complete the project and achieve market impact.

Eligible Activities

The NGen Advanced Manufacturing Projects program supports initiatives that advance Canada’s manufacturing sector through the development and adoption of innovative technologies.

Eligible projects must satisfy NGen’s four core strategic criteria:

Transformative

Projects must create significant competitive advantages for Canadian industry through the development or adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Examples may include:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Robotics and automation

• Advanced materials

• Digital manufacturing technologies

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

• Smart factory solutions

• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing

Collaborative

Projects must involve meaningful collaboration between at least two Canadian industry partners.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Clearly defined partner roles

• Shared project objectives

• Collaborative technology development

• Joint commercialization opportunities

Applied

Projects must have a practical focus and a clear path to commercialization.

Eligible activities may include:

• Prototype development

• Technology validation and testing

• Pilot-scale manufacturing

• Process optimization

• Product development

• Commercial demonstration activities

Projects should generate measurable economic and commercial outcomes within a reasonable timeframe.

Enduring

Projects must provide long-term benefits to Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Expected outcomes may include:

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced manufacturing capabilities

• New intellectual property

• Supply chain growth

• Job creation and skills development

• Improved global competitiveness

Successful projects should demonstrate how benefits will extend beyond the immediate project partners and contribute to broader industry growth.

Program Deadline

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