Regional Development: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness

The AMIC Stream provides funding and support services to advanced manufacturing companies across Ontario. It helps businesses grow through technology adoption, capital investment, and workforce training.

Eligible funding may support:
• Capital equipment purchases
• Technology integration and automation
• Employee upskilling and talent development

These activities help companies scale operations, improve competitiveness, and create jobs.

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Funding Amount

Up to 15% of eligible costs through:
Loans up to $5M (interest-free for up to 4 years; up to $500K forgivable)
Grants up to $500K for small rural firms or up to $1.5M for strategic/FDI projects

Eligible Applicants

Manufacturers

Eligible Purposes

Funding may be used to support competitiveness and innovation, including:

• Capital equipment acquisition and facility upgrades
• Technology adoption and automation solutions
• Workforce development, training, and upskilling

Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.

Deadline to Apply

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