CERI — Initiative de fabrication ciblée du Nord de l'Ontario — Amélioration de la productivité ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Manufacturing businesses located in Northern Ontario - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector - Businesses with established operations in eligible Northern Ontario regions - Corporations and incorporated entities - Sole proprietorships and partnerships engaged in manufacturing - Businesses demonstrating commitment to productivity improvement or modernization ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Structure: Repayable contribution (not a grant; requires repayment) - Amount: Specific funding levels not detailed in description; varies by project scope - Matching Requirements: Applicant contribution/co-investment typically required - Repayment Terms: Funds must be repaid according to agreement terms - Interest: Terms to be confirmed with program administrator ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Equipment modernization and facility upgrades - Productivity efficiency improvements - Manufacturing process optimization - Technology adoption and implementation - Export market development and expansion activities - Sales and marketing initiatives targeting export markets - Infrastructure improvements supporting manufacturing operations ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must be located in Northern Ontario (eligible regions specified by program) - Funds designated for productivity enhancement, modernization, or export sales growth - Applicant must demonstrate viable business plan and repayment capacity - Milestone-based disbursement likely (upon achievement of project stages) - Compliance with program reporting and accountability requirements - Repayment schedule begins post-project completion or as stipulated - Project timelines and completion expectations to be established in agreement