Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Competitive grants of up to $150,000 (50% match) for Ontario automotive supply chain SMEs to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, AI solutions, lean practices, and product development tools. Round 7 prioritizes AI-enabled solutions. Requires 30% of revenue from the automotive sector.
Eligibility Requirements
- For-profit business incorporated in Ontario with CRA Business Number
- Fewer than 500 employees in Ontario
- Less than $1 billion in consolidated global revenues
- At least 30% of total sales revenue from the automotive sector
- Must be a supplier to OEMs of passenger or commercial vehicles (not aftermarket)
- Must have or commit to having a manufacturing location in Ontario
- Minimum 2 years of audited financial statements
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $150,000 per project (50% of eligible costs)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — Round 7 closed Apr 16, 2026; Round 8 timing TBD
Program Scorecard
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Everything you need to win O-AMP
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- 6-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 6-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipRound 7 explicitly prioritizes AI-enabled solutions — applications featuring AI/ML for predictive maintenance, quality control, or production optimization will score highest.
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 9
Ineligible Expenses 6
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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How O-AMP Compares
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