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Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Maximum Funding
Grants up to $500K (rural SMEs) or $1.5M (strategic/FDI...
Next intake: June 30 - November 5, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Mixed (Advance + Reimb.)
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
15%
Ontario Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) provides grants up to $500K (rural SMEs) or $1.5M (strategic/FDI projects creating 15+ new Ontario jobs); interest-free loans up to $5M. Grants up to $500,000 for rural SMEs or $1.5 million for strategic/FDI projects that create at least 15 new Ontario jobs, plus interest-free loans up to $5 million, supporting Ontario manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies, improve productivity, and compete globally. The program covers up to 15% of eligible costs. Next intake: June 30 - November 5, 2026.
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Program Description
Grants up to $500,000 for rural SMEs or $1.5 million for strategic/FDI projects that create at least 15 new Ontario jobs, plus interest-free loans up to $5 million, supporting Ontario manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies, improve productivity, and compete globally. Part of Ontario's Regional Development Program.
Eligibility Requirements
- For-profit Ontario manufacturer
- Minimum 3 years of operation, with financial statements
- Minimum 10 full-time equivalent employees
- Invest at least $500,000 in the project
- Commit to creating at least 5 new jobs and/or upskilling current jobs
- Located in, or planning to locate in, a community in Ontario
- Project must improve competitiveness through advanced manufacturing technologies
- Must demonstrate financial capacity to complete project
- The $1.5M strategic/FDI grant tier additionally requires the project to create a minimum of 15 new jobs in Ontario
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
High
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Grants up to $500K (rural SMEs) or $1.5M (strategic/FDI projects creating 15+ new Ontario jobs); interest-free loans up to $5M
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 15% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Next intake: June 30 - November 5, 2026
Program Scorecard
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Competition
High
Deadline
Nov 5, 2026
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
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Application Steps
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Complete online eligibility self-screener Visit ontario.ca and complete the AMIC eligibility self-screener to confirm your company and project meet basic requirements (3+ years operations, 10+ FTE, $500K+ project, advanced manufacturing sector).
Required Documents 7
✓ Completed AMIC application form
✓ Detailed project plan with technology adoption roadmap
Eligible Expenses 13
Ineligible Expenses 12
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
No. Must be a for-profit Ontario manufacturer with minimum 10 FTE employees and 3+ years in operation. Sole proprietors don't meet the employee or operational history requirements.
What's the realistic grant amount?
Most SMEs receive $200,000-$500,000. Strategic FDI and reshoring projects can get up to $1.5M, but only where the project creates a minimum of 15 new jobs in Ontario. Rural SME stream maxes at $500K — less competitive than strategic stream.
When is the next application window?
Intake Eight is open June 30 - November 5, 2026, with notification targeted February 3, 2027. Intake Nine runs January 28 - April 27, 2027 (notification July 22, 2027). Applications submitted outside an intake window are rejected.
Do I need matching funds?
Yes, 85%+ of project costs must be covered by the company, and the project must be at least $500,000. Must demonstrate financial capacity to fund this portion. Rejected applications often fail here.
Can I stack with SR&ED?
Yes, SR&ED can be claimed on R&D components within the AMIC project. Different expense categories — no overlap on the same costs.
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