Canada Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Grants 2026
Access $3.1B+ in advanced manufacturing funding through 38+ federal and provincial programs. From NGen collaborative projects to automation funding - accelerate your Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
Major Advanced Manufacturing Programs
Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster providing funding for collaborative projects that advance Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and manufacturing innovation.
Priority Technologies:
- • Advanced robotics and automation
- • AI and machine learning in manufacturing
- • Digital twins and simulation
- • Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
Funding Coverage:
- • Up to 50% of eligible project costs
- • Consortium-based projects required
- • Scale-up and commercialization focus
- • Skills development support included
IRAP funding specifically for manufacturing SMEs developing innovative production technologies, automation solutions, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Manufacturing Focus:
- • Process automation and optimization
- • Production technology development
- • Quality control systems
- • Supply chain digitization
Support Included:
- • 60-80% of eligible R&D costs
- • Industrial Technology Advisor
- • Youth employment support
- • Access to research networks
Support for manufacturers adopting digital technologies including automation systems, ERP/MES platforms, IoT sensors, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Digital Solutions:
- • Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- • Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- • IoT and sensor networks
- • Cloud-based manufacturing platforms
Program Benefits:
- • $15K grant for digital adoption plan
- • Up to $100K interest-free loan
- • Digital advisor support included
- • E-commerce platform development
Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) provide manufacturing-specific funding for facility expansion, equipment modernization, and productivity improvements.
RDA Programs:
- • FedDev Ontario - Advanced Manufacturing
- • PrairiesCan - Manufacturing Growth
- • PacifiCan - BC Manufacturing
- • ACOA - Atlantic Manufacturing
Eligible Activities:
- • Equipment and machinery acquisition
- • Facility expansion and modernization
- • Process improvement initiatives
- • Workforce training and development
Manufacturing Funding by Technology
Provincial Manufacturing Programs
🍁 Leading Provincial Programs:
- Ontario Made Manufacturing: $1.4B for advanced manufacturing and automation
- Quebec Manufacturing 4.0: $850M for Industry 4.0 transformation
- BC Manufacturing Competitiveness: $420M for productivity enhancement
- Alberta Diversification: $380M for manufacturing expansion
🎯 Priority Manufacturing Areas:
- Automotive Manufacturing: EVs and components production
- Aerospace & Defense: Advanced manufacturing technologies
- Food & Beverage Processing: Automation and efficiency
- Medical Device Manufacturing: Precision manufacturing
Manufacturing Funding Success Strategies
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