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NGen AI for Manufacturing Challenge

NGen AI for Manufacturing Challenge

Supports Canadian consortia of manufacturers and AI companies advancing production innovation.

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The NGen AI for Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M) 2025 intake funded Canadian industry consortia combining at least one manufacturing company and one AI company to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing operations. Administered by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the program reimbursed up to 40% of eligible project costs, with a per-project NGen contribution c…

Commercialisation of AI/ML in manufacturing: systems optimisation, autonomous manufacturing, robotics, rapid prototyping with AI/ML.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–19 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 13M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ngen.ca