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Manufacturing Business Grants

UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Made Smarter Programme

Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.

Capital Equipment Grants

Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.

Energy Efficiency Support

Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.

Canadian Manufacturing Grants

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Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation

Quebec innovation funding

Funding for technology transfer, technology adoption and innovation in Quebec.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Innovative communities (Atlantic Canada)

Funding for strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities.

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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic innovation funding

Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada.

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Global Affairs Canada

Canadian International Innovation Program

CIIP's Collaborative Research and Development Projects program provides support to Canadian companies to participate in R&D projects that are: done in collaboration with foreign partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel, or South Korea and have the potential for commercialization. There are three types of industrial R&D projects eligible under CIIP: Technology Adaptation, Technology Validation and Technology Co-Development.

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Innovation Canada

Innovation funding for institutions

Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation.

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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Start-up Financing

Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.

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Government of Alberta

Small Community Opportunity Program

Grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities help build capacity in agriculture, small business and local economic development.

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Government of Alberta

Alberta Export Expansion Program

Funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers.

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Government of Alberta

Capital and financing supports for entrepreneurs

Find options for funding and financing your business.

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Government of Alberta

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.

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Government of Alberta

BRIDGE program

Women entrepreneurs can access tailored supports to help them establish sustainable businesses.

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Government of Alberta

Indigenous funding resources

Find grants, bursaries and funding opportunities available to Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian manufacturing grants