NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) project funding
NGen - Fabrication de prochaine génération Canada
Status not published
NGen funds through periodic themed calls for proposals rather than continuous intake. Check the NGen funding page for the currently open call.
Cost-shared contributions to collaborative advanced-manufacturing projects, typically covering up to about one third of eligible project costs. Amounts vary by call; NGen has run calls from roughly CAD 250,000 to several million per project.
You must co-fund 67%. Work out the cash you need
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), a Global Innovation Cluster
ppp · national
Deadline: One call a year — NGen funds through periodic themed calls for proposals rather than continuous intake. Check the NGen funding page for the currently open call.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 67% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, ai, deeptech
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Projects must be industry-led and collaborative, involve advanced manufacturing in Canada, and demonstrate commercialisation potential.
How to apply
- Become an NGen member (free).
- Form a consortium of at least two companies, one of which must be an SME.
- Submit an expression of interest to the open call.
- Full proposal, review and contribution agreement.
What you will need
- Consortium agreement or letters of intent
- Project plan and budget
- Financial statements of each partner
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.ngen.ca/funding · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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