SONAMI: Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

Receive up to 50% of project costs with SONAMI Funding.

The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) is a network aimed at helping manufacturers and innovation-based businesses overcome innovation challenges, and is funded through the FedDev Ontario Regional Innovation Ecosystem program. Through the network, businesses partner with post-secondary institutions who support their technology development project, leading to successful outcomes in less time and with less strain on their resources.

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Annual Funding Applications Supported

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Give your application the best chance of approval. Ryan supports the writing of applications for more than 100 Canadian federal and provincial government grants, tax credits, and no-interest loan programs.

Amount of Funding

Amount of Funding

Eligible businesses accessing the SONAMI Network may even reduce project costs by up to 50% through Canadian government funding.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants

Southern Ontario businesses are eligible to apply directly with post-secondary institutions, or they may speak with a member of our team to know more.

Accessible Technology Program (ATP)

Eligible Activities

There are a variety of activities that may be eligible for SONAMI funding. SONAMI collaborations support six types of advanced manufacturing technologies:

  • Additive Manufacturing;
  • Automation;
  • Process Optimization;
  • Simulation and Modelling;
  • Information and Communication Technology and Cyber Security; and
  • Product Testing and Validation.

Each project is subject to a vetting process that enables research institutions to decide if they have capacity to support the project or if it would be better executed by another member of the network.

Eligible Activities

Program Deadline

Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

Average of
Time Saving

95%

Throughout the application process

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Successfully applying for the right funding program at the right time, focusing on the right topics is no easy challenge. We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.

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