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

July 17, 2025

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As part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, NGen will invest up to $13M to build advanced manufacturing capability in Canada by integrating AI and ML innovation in our manufacturing sectors.  

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.  

Projects must focus on the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in manufacturing. They must also be business-led and collaborative. Research organizations, companies and organizations working outside the manufacturing sector that can contribute technical expertise and knowledge to project consortia are also welcome to participate. 

Eligible Applicants

Funding recipients must be:

  • for-profit organizations,
  • not-for-profit organizations that facilitate and fund research and development on behalf of the
  • ecosystem and whose funding and/or revenue is received primarily from private-sector or
  • industry organizations,
  • non-federal Crown corporations whose funding is from commercial activities,
  • indigenous organizations.

Eligible Expenses

Total project costs should be between $1.5M and $8M. Eligible projects will be reimbursed at a funding rate of 40% of total eligible project costs. Project application guides, videos, and resources are available below.  

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

  • Systems optimization within manufacturing facilities or across supply chains.
  • The development of new advanced manufacturing solutions. Eg autonomous vehicles, robotics, and automation equipment.
  • Rapid prototyping and testing of materials, products, and processes.

Deadline Date

EoI – June 17, 2025; Final application deadline – July 17, 2025

Contact

Contact Name: Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

E-mail Address: ai@ngen.ca

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

Industry:

Indigenous, Non-Profit, Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, USA, Yukon

Tags:

AI

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