Access 26 manufacturing grants for automation, R&D, and productivity. From $50K to $10M for Canadian manufacturers.
Funding for automation, equipment, R&D, and industrial transformation
Supports large-scale, transformative manufacturing projects. Funding for facility upgrades, major equipment investments, and industrial transformation.
Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster funding collaborative innovation projects in automation, Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing.
Funding for industrial research and development. Covers up to 80% of costs for process improvements, product development, and technological innovation.
Supports industrial capacity building through contributions for major facility upgrades, equipment modernization, and manufacturing expansion.
Funding for energy efficiency upgrades, clean fuel integration, emissions reduction, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Training funding for manufacturing workforce. Covers technical skills, safety training, and Industry 4.0 competencies for production staff.
Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants
Canada offers 26+ manufacturing grant programs including Strategic Innovation Fund (up to $50M), IRAP (up to $1M), NGen Supercluster (advanced manufacturing), Industrial Transformation Program, and provincial programs like Ontario's Life Sciences Scale-up Fund. These support automation, R&D, productivity improvements, and facility upgrades.
Funding ranges from $50,000 to $100M+ depending on the program. Small manufacturers can access $50K-$500K through IRAP and provincial programs. Medium-sized manufacturers typically receive $500K-$5M through NGen and sector-specific programs. Large industrial projects can secure $10M-$100M+ through Strategic Innovation Fund and Industrial Transformation Program.
Eligible activities include automation and robotics implementation, production equipment upgrades, R&D for new manufacturing processes, digital transformation and Industry 4.0 adoption, facility expansions, clean technology integration, and workforce training. Both capital investments and innovation projects qualify.
No. Programs exist for all sizes. Small manufacturers (under 100 employees) can access IRAP, provincial innovation grants, and equipment funding. Medium manufacturers benefit from NGen collaborations and SR&ED tax credits. Only programs like Strategic Innovation Fund require large-scale projects, but most manufacturing grants are accessible to SMEs.
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