Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program (NGen)

NGen’s goal is to strengthen collaboration between manufacturers and technology companies to accelerate the development, adoption and scale-up of transformative capabilities in Canadian manufacturing. This program focuses on helping small- or medium-sized businesses scale-up plans for implementation, prepare technologies for production, and de-risk technology adoption.

What Is Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program (NGen)?

The Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program, also known as NGen, is an initiative that supports pilot projects in the advanced manufacturing sector. It provides funding and resources to encourage collaboration between companies, research institutions, and other partners to drive innovation and advance technologies in manufacturing processes and products.

Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program (NGen) Overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program, also known as NGen, is a Canadian initiative that supports innovation and collaboration in the advanced manufacturing sector. It provides funding and assistance for pilot projects with the potential to advance manufacturing processes and products.

Through NGen, companies, research institutions, and partners are encouraged to work together and develop innovative solutions to enhance the competitiveness of the Canadian manufacturing industry. The program specifically focuses on projects that leverage emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and additive manufacturing to drive advancements in automation, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

How Much Funding?

– Up to 50%, to a maximum of $250,000
– Total project value should be $100,000-$500,000

WHO QUALIFIES?

– Any SME (less than 500 full-time employees) incorporated in Canada
– Must be a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster (membership is free)
– Projects must include at least two partnering SMEs
– International organizations can participate as partners but their work will not be eligible for funding

Eligible Activities & Expenditures

Developing technical capability, project management capacity, market knowledge and understanding of potential impact on Canadian Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem

Projects must involve advanced manufacturing and include one of:

IP commercialization strategy development
Business case development
Technical program development
Risk mitigation planning
Technology development
Manufacturing process development
Manufacturing process scale up from bench-scale toward full-scale
Salaries/wages
Sub-contract and consultancy fees (cannot exceed 70% of total costs)
Equipment, facilities, and supplies (capital and equipment cannot exceed 20% of total costs)
User fees
Materials
Room/facility rentals
Conference costs
Travel costs
Dissemintation costs
Other direct costs deemed eligible

PROGRAM DEADLINE

Ongoing until March 31, 2023

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Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program (NGen)

What Is Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster – Pilot Project Program (NGen)?