Amount: 35% of total eligible project costs reimbursed
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.
Eligibility Requirements
- Business-led and collaborative projects that focus on the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in manufacturing.
- Projects must include at least two industry partners, one manufacturing company and one AI company.
- At least one of these companies needs to be a Small Medium Enterprise.
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 Activities
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.
Amount
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.
Deadline
The deadline for application intake is July 4, 2024 (5 pm Eastern).