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AI For Manufacturing Challenge │ Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

August 9, 2024

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As part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, NGen is launching a $20 million AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) funding challenge. Total project costs should be between $1.5M and $6M. Eligible projects will be reimbursed at a funding rate of 35% of total eligible project costs.

Description

NGen has launched a call for project proposals that will build advanced manufacturing capacity in Canada and enhance the commercialization of artificial and machine learning innovations across manufacturing sectors in Canada 

Eligible Applicants

  • Any organizational member of NGen may apply for project funding or apply to be considered as a partner or co-investor in projects. Register for free as a NGen member at https://www.ngen.ca/join
  • Funding recipients must be incorporated in Canada and be for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development and whose funding is primarily received from private sector organizations, and non-federal crown corporations whose funding is derived from commercial activities.
  • International organizations (offshore companies and research organizations without an incorporated presence in Canada) may also participate in the projects, but any project activity undertaken by these organizations will not be eligible for funding.

Eligible Expenses

The Challenge will support AI-enabled advanced manufacturing technology development and commercialization such as: 

  • Systems optimization within manufacturing facilities and/or across supply chains 
  • The development of new advanced manufacturing capabilities for example new robotic, or automation equipment. 
  • Enhanced manufacturing facility and process cybersecurity. 
  • Rapid prototyping and testing of materials, products, and processes.
  • The development of other disruptive AI-enabled manufacturing capabilities and services. 

Deadline Date

Final Application Deadline: July 4, 2024; 2nd Round Project Screening Deadline July 19, 2024; 2nd Round Final Application Deadline August 9, 2024

Contact

Contact Name: Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

E-mail Address: ai@ngen.ca

Website: https://www.ngen.ca/funding/challenge/ai4m

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