Note: sole proprietorships and start-ups are not eligible for the program.

Eligible projects include:

  • adopt/adapt innovative technologies that support productivity, improve competitiveness
  • invest in new equipment to scale up and grow their business increase exports to global markets, and reshore jobs and production
  • accelerate growth through new enhanced processes and more efficient and cost-effective ways of working

Ineligible projects include:

  • ongoing operations including maintenance and capital replacement
  • refinancing of existing business operations
  • acquisitions and buyouts
  • restructuring, or relocating to other jurisdictions within Ontario
  • primary production
  • retail
  • construction (for example, residential development)
  • personal services
  • consulting
  • electricity generation
  • waste management
  • recycling

Thank you for your interest in the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream but your project does not meet the eligibility requirements.

If you would like to discuss your project and receive advice, analysis and practical recommendations related to your business needs and growth (including other potential funding opportunities and services), please contact:

Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region

Thank you for your interest in the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream but your project does not meet the eligibility requirements.

If you would like to discuss your project and receive advice, analysis and practical recommendations related to your business needs and growth (including other potential funding opportunities and services), please contact:

Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region

Thank you for your interest in the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream but your project does not meet the eligibility requirements.

If you would like to discuss your project and receive advice, analysis and practical recommendations related to your business needs and growth (including other potential funding opportunities and services), please contact:

Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region

Thank you for your interest in the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream but your project does not meet the eligibility requirements.

If you would like to discuss your project and receive advice, analysis and practical recommendations related to your business needs and growth (including other potential funding opportunities and services), please contact:

Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region

Thank you for your interest in the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream but your project does not meet the eligibility requirements.

If you would like to discuss your project and receive advice, analysis and practical recommendations related to your business needs and growth (including other potential funding opportunities and services), please contact:

Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region

You may be eligible for funding consideration under the Regional Development Program – Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competitiveness Stream.

Please reach out to an Ontario Regional Advisor to discuss your project. The advisor can help provide advice on your application and guide you through the application steps.

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Western Region

Eastern Region

Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Niagara Region and Simcoe County

Northern Region