Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster — stream 2

📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (manufacturing and advanced technology firms) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large enterprises (if collaborating with eligible partners) - Research institutions and universities (as project partners) - Industry associations and clusters (as supporting partners) - Consortiums and joint ventures with multiple organizations - Note: Applicants must be Canadian entities with operations in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs - Project Size Range: $50,000 – $500,000 total eligible costs - Maximum Funding: $250,000 per project (50% of $500,000 cap) - Matching Requirement: 50% cost-sharing required (can be in-kind or cash contributions from partners) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subject to compliance with conditions) - Payment Structure: Reimbursement-based (expenses claimed after incurrence) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Advanced robotics development and implementation - Machine learning system development and integration - 3D printing/additive manufacturing technology adoption and R&D - Internet of Things (IoT) project development and deployment - Research and development salaries and wages for project work - Equipment and technology purchases (capital assets) - Consulting and professional services directly related to project - Training and skill development for staff involved in project - Intellectual property development and commercialization activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Collaboration Requirement: Must involve multiple partners (minimum 2 organizations) - Project Timeline: Must align with Supercluster program milestones and reporting periods - Eligible Cost Threshold: Project must have minimum $50,000 in eligible costs to qualify - Documentation: Detailed cost tracking, receipts, and evidence of expenses required for reimbursement - Reporting Obligations: Progress reports and project milestone updates at predetermined intervals - **Compliance