Unlocking Capital for Advanced Manufacturing.
Funding for automation, plant expansion, and supply-chain modernization with practical program matching and planning.
Ontario manufacturers may explore SR&ED for qualifying experimental development and Digital Competence Centre programs for digital modernization. FedDev Ontario may offer a possible project-based path for business growth or technology adoption, subject to current intake and assessment. Eligibility, available support, and timing vary by project and program.
Programs to investigate
Possible paths: SR&ED, FedDev Ontario, and DCC
Funding amounts
Varies by project and program
Key Parameters
Last verified: 2026-07-13
Official sources
Matching Funding Programs
Programs to investigate for Advanced Manufacturing projects. Confirm current fit and intake status with each official source.
Potential Cost Areas
Costs that may be considered for Advanced Manufacturing projects, subject to the applicable program rules.
Custom automation or robotics work where a program permits it
Qualifying experimental process-development work
Technology adoption costs covered by an active program
Training costs covered by an applicable intake
Qualifying testing and quality-system development
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Check your funding readinessAdvanced Manufacturing Funding FAQ
Can I get funding for a new production line?
Some growth and technology-adoption programs may support parts of a production-line project. Coverage, contribution type, intake status, and eligibility vary, so confirm the project against current official guidance before budgeting.
Is process optimization eligible for SR&ED?
It may be when the work meets the CRA's requirements for eligible SR&ED. Routine equipment purchases or standard process improvements are treated differently from experimental development, and the result depends on the project facts and evidence.
What training grants are available for manufacturers?
Training support and intake status change over time. Review current Ontario and federal program sources, then confirm that the employees, training provider, costs, and project dates meet the applicable rules.