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NGen Cluster Building Project

NGen Cluster Building Project

Supports advanced manufacturing ecosystems in Canada through high shared-cost projects.

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The NGen Cluster Building Project stream supports small-scale ecosystem-strengthening activities within the Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation community. Administered by Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the designated advanced manufacturing Global Innovation Cluster, this stream reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum NGen contribution of CAD $150,000 per project…

Ecosystem-building, supply-chain mapping, standards, cross-cluster collaboration in advanced manufacturing.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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