NGen Advanced Manufacturing Technology Projects (Ongoing Program)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
NGen co-invests 40% of eligible project costs (on total projects of $1.5M–$8M CAD) in collaborative, industry-led advanced manufacturing R&D projects conducted by Canadian consortia of two or more partners, at least one of which must be an SME. Projects must be transformative, applied (clear path to commercialization), collaborative, and create enduring Canadian capabilities in areas such as robotics, AI-integrated manufacturing, sustainable production, advanced materials, and Industry 4.0. Annual intakes; 3.5% non-refundable project administration fee applies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Incorporated in Canada with value-added presence (R&D or manufacturing operations, not just a sales office)
- Eligible entity types: for-profit organizations, not-for-profit R&D facilitators primarily funded by industry, non-federal Crown corporations with commercial revenue, Indigenous organizations
- Consortium required: minimum 2 unassociated Canadian partners
- At least 1 partner must be an SME (fewer than 500 global employees)
- No single partner may receive more than 70% of total NGen reimbursement in the project
- Must be an NGen member (free membership available at ngen.ca)
- Project must demonstrate a short-to-medium path to commercialization
- Project must advance manufacturing capabilities — not purely theoretical R&D
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- 40% of eligible project costs; total project cost must be $1.5M–$8M (NGen contribution: approximately $600K–$3.2M per project); up to $35M total pool per annual round
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 40% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — 2025 round closed October 7, 2025 (extended from September 23, 2025). NGen announced 14 funded projects on April 20, 2026. 2026 intake not yet announced as of June 2026.
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe four strategic criteria (Collaborative, Transformative, Applied, Enduring) are evaluated holistically — projects that only partially address each score poorly.
Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Fewer than 2 unassociated Canadian consortium partners
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 7
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 8
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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