Cluster Accelerator Network

About this program

Funding Program Cluster Accelerator Program The Cluster Accelerator Program is designed to fund projects that support Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem and help strengthen collaboration among advanced manufacturing clusters across Canada. Background & Guidance Documents Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), with a mission to build world-class advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada for the benefit of Canadians, is pleased to announce the reopening of our funding support for Canadian manufacturing clusters. Cluster Accelerator Funding support can be used to support projects covering one or more of the following types of projects: Innovation Projects – The objective of these projects is to promote the development and/or adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. Commercialization Projects – The objective of these projects is to scope out strategic opportunities for supplier and business development, support commercialization and export readiness of cluster members, and/or facilitate participation in international export or investment missions. Sustainability Projects – The objective of these projects is to assist cluster members in improving environmental management, reducing GHG emissions, and/or strengthening domestic supply chain resilience. Workforce and Management Enhancement Projects – The objective of these projects is to support upskilling of their members’ workforce, attract young people and equity-seeking groups into careers in advanced m...