NGen AI For Manufacturing Challenge
Receive up to $2.8M in Grant Funding.
The NGen AI For Manufacturing Challenge supports projects that build advanced manufacturing capacity in Canada and enhance the commercialization of AI and machine learning innovations in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
Attention: This program is currently closed. You can speak with a member of our team about future intake periods or similar funding programs you may be eligible for, get email updates through our weekly newsletter, or look through our list of available funding programs in our directory page.
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Funding Amount
Total project costs should be between $2 million and $8 million with projects being reimbursed at a funding rate of up to 35% of total eligible costs.
Eligible Applicants
Must have at least two partners contributing to the project (at least one SME). Must include one manufacturer and one AI technology company.
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Amount of Funding
Total project costs should be between $2 million and $8 million. Eligible projects will be reimbursed at a funding rate of 35% of total eligible costs.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have at least two partners contributing to the project, including at least one SME (under 500 FTEs globally);
- Partnership must include one partner manufacturer and one AI technology company;
- Partners can be for-profit organizations or not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development, and whose funding is received primarily from private-sector organizations;
- Sub-Contractor or Consultants cannot be project partners; and
- All project contributors must be NGen members. Membership is free.
Eligible Activities
AI-enabled advanced manufacturing technology development and commercialization such as:
- Systems optimization within manufacturing facilities and/or across supply chains;
- The development of new advanced manufacturing capabilities for example new robotic, or automation equipment;
- Enhanced manufacturing facility and process cybersecurity;
- Rapid prototyping and testing of materials, products, and processes;
- The development of other disruptive AI-enabled manufacturing capabilities and services; and
- Projects will be required to pay NGen a one-time, non-refundable project administration fee equal to 2.5% of the total cost of the project at the time of contracting, before the project start.
Program Deadline
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