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NGen Advanced Manufacturing Cluster

Administered by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada

Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster — cost-shared collaborative projects with consortium partners.

Per-organization
$500K–$20.0M
Deadline
Rolling intake
Decision
~24 weeks
Match required
50%

About the program

NGen funds industry-led collaborative advanced manufacturing projects. Consortium of 2+ companies required. Government contribution typically 50%.

◆ Funding structure

How much is on the table

The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.

Total program pool
Not disclosed

This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.

Per organization
$500K–$20.0M

Matching contribution required from your organization (50%).

Example project
Total project
$40,000,000
Grant
$20,000,000
You contribute
$20,000,000
◆ Your fit

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◆ GovMoney analysis

Worth applying?

Best-fit if you already have a manufacturing project with a clear industrial partner. NGen values genuine consortium engagement — 'we called two suppliers' doesn't count.

◆ Model the numbers

What could this program fund for you?

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◆ ROI calculator

Model your funding

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$5K$60.0M
Program parameters
Funding rate50%
Per-org cap$20,000,000
Match requiredYes
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Program funds you
Your contribution
Total project
Effective cost to you

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◆ Next steps

Your path forward

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1

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2

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3

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