We’d like to remind you that the application window for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream, Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF), and Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) is closing soon. The deadline for these regional funding streams which support Ontario businesses investing in capital equipment, technology adoption and skills development is February 3, 2026.
Eligibility requirements
To qualify for AMIC, SWODF or EODF funding, businesses must:
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Be located or planning to locate in Ontario (SWODF for southwestern, EODF for eastern regions; AMIC province-wide)
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Have at least 3 years of operations and financial statements
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Employ at least 10 full-time employees (5 in rural areas)
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Commit to creating or upskilling at least 5 jobs
These programs primarily support advanced manufacturing and technology-focused companies, including sectors such as aerospace, automotive, chemical, ICT, life sciences, and steel.
With the deadline approaching, this is a good time to finalize your project scope, gather equipment quotes, and prepare your financials if you’re planning to apply.
