Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Provincial - Government of Ontario · Loan up to 15% of eligible costs, maximum $5,000,000
Ontario Regional Development Program AMIC stream for advanced manufacturing projects of at least $500,000. Current intake 30 June 2026 – 5 November 2026. Requires ≥10 employees. The rural grant track is not available in Markham and is not listed here. Published amount: Loan up to 15% of eligible costs, maximum $5,000,000. Best for: Existing advanced manufacturers with a ≥$500K competitiveness project. This is a loan, not a grant. Administered by Government of Ontario. Official source: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC).
Criteria
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| Amount | Loan up to 15% of eligible costs, maximum $5,000,000 |
| Rate / repayable | Interest-free during the project (up to 4 years). Repayable: yes (loan / repayable contribution — not a grant). |
| What it funds | Ontario Regional Development Program AMIC stream for advanced manufacturing projects of at least $500,000. Current intake 30 June 2026 – 5 November 2026. Requires ≥10 employees. The rural grant track is not available in Markham and is not listed here. Highlights: Loan up to 15% of costs, max $5M; Intake 30 Jun–5 Nov 2026; ≥10 employees, ≥$500K project; Advanced manufacturing only; Rural grant track is not Markham. |
| Intake window | 30 June 2026 – 5 November 2026 (stated in the program description). Confirm on the official page. |
| Region | Ontario. The AMIC loan track can be used by a Markham advanced manufacturer that meets the published floors. The rural grant track is not available in Markham and is not listed on this site. |
| Administrator | Government of Ontario (Provincial - Government of Ontario) |
Published highlights
- Loan up to 15% of costs, max $5M
- Intake 30 Jun–5 Nov 2026
- ≥10 employees, ≥$500K project
- Advanced manufacturing only
- Rural grant track is not Markham
FAQ
Is this a grant?
No. Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) is catalogued as a loan / repayable contribution. Interest-free during the project (up to 4 years) Confirm terms on the official page.
Who qualifies in Markham?
Ontario. The AMIC loan track can be used by a Markham advanced manufacturer that meets the published floors. The rural grant track is not available in Markham and is not listed on this site. Qualifies where the published criteria fit: existing businesses; typically 1+ years in business; at least 10 employees; Canadian citizens, permanent residents; for-profit; industries: manufacturing; Ontario; existing advanced manufacturers with a ≥$500K competitiveness project.
Is there a minimum years in business or employee count?
Catalog floors: 1 year(s) in business; at least 10 employee(s). See the official page if a rule is not listed here.
Can newcomers or work-permit holders apply?
The catalog lists Canadian citizens and permanent residents only — work-permit is not in the eligibility list. Do not assume a work-permit newcomer qualifies.
Should a brand-new shop apply?
Real bar: existing advanced manufacturer; ≥10 employees; project of at least $500,000; current intake 30 June 2026 – 5 November 2026. Rural grant track is not Markham. A brand-new shop should self-select out.
When is intake open?
30 June 2026 – 5 November 2026 (stated in the program description). Confirm on the official page.
Related programs
Eligibility is determined by the government administrator (Government of Ontario), not Markham Office. Amounts, rates, and windows change. Verify every detail on the official page before you apply. Markham Office is an assessment helper only. As of September 2026.