Amount: up to 30% of eligible project costs with a maximum of $500K per project.

A National Network of Innovation for Mining, MICA is designed to bridge the innovation-commercialization gaps that delay commercial success, domestically and globally.

Leveraging public and private sector investments will benefit the mining sector, both domestic and global, and the Canadian economy by:

  • Investing in and advancing made-in-Canada solutions and integrating cross-sector innovators nationally.
  • Fostering networking opportunities and intersectoral collaboration to generate synergies and help increase the number, scale and market reach of Canadian SMEs.

Eligibility requirements

  • MICA membership is not required to submit the initial application
  • Applicant must be carrying on business in Canada, have a presence in Canada, and be incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada
  • Existing funded project Ultimate Recipients can apply for CFP#4
  • Eligible projects must be completed by the end of March 2027.
  • Eligible projects must have the participation of a minimum of one (1) Canadian SME,
  • Ownership of Eligible Project Intellectual Property created through MICA support will remain in Canada for a minimum of five years (5) after the end of the funding.

Funding

MICA is looking to support the development of innovative mining solutions (technology readiness level 6+) and will fund up to 30% of eligible project costs with a maximum of $500K in MICA funding support per project.

Timeline

Application intakes closes on April 4, 2025.