O-AMP Grants Up to $100K for Automotive Tech Adoption and Training
The Ontario Automotive Modernization Program provides up to $100k in funding for the adoption of Lean Manufacturing processes and Industry 4.0-related technologies.
Watch the Career-Ready with CTMA Webinar Recording
Ontario automotive manufacturers can access $3,000-$15,000 in government funding to provide work placements to students and recent graduates.
Career-Ready with CTMA: Access Machine, Tool, Die, Mould, and Automation Hiring Grants
Access up to $3,000-$15,000 in government funding per 10-week to 4-month work placement offered to youth in Ontario. Does your automotive manufacturing business qualify?
Accepting Applications: CME Technology Assessment Program (TAP)
The CME Technology Assessment Program supports southern Ontario manufacturers with up to $25,000 to complete a technology assessment. Apply today.
April 16 Webinar: How is Data Transforming the Canadian Auto Industry?
How is data transforming the Canadian auto industry? Find out by attending a webinar co-hosted by Mentor Works and Acerta on April 16.
Advancing R&D in Ontario: NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
The National Research Council (NRC) of Canada’s focus is to assist Canadian manufacturers in adapting to advanced manufacturing – including mass customization, process industrialization, and factory automation to increase the productivity and competitiveness of various sectors of Canadian industry. To address these opportunities for advancement, there is a high-tech space for Canadian SMEs to further…
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Supports $10.1M Project for FCA
FCA Canada recently received funding from the Ontario provincial government to support an investment in a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab that features the most advanced driving simulation technology in North America. FCA Canada, a subsidiary of FCA US, operates assembly facilities in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario; these facilities produce several Chrysler and Dodge…
[Webinar Aug 15] Career-Ready with CTMA: Prepare for Fall 2019 Hires
On July 15, 2019, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) and the Ontario Provincial Government announced the launch of the Career-Ready with CTMA program – a new hiring program in partnership with Mentor Works Ltd. This program is helping close the skilled trades gap in the Machine, Tool, Die & Mould (MTDM) sector in…
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF): $20M for Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Woodbridge Foam Corporation, based out of Mississauga, Ontario, is a global systems solution provider specializing in fully-integrated foam solutions. These solutions – including polyurethane, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene – are destined for both automotive and non-automotive markets. The company has recently received Canadian government funding to support facility upgrades and a new research and development…
Electric Vehicle Technology R&D Opportunities
The automotive industry is preparing for a future where consumers can purchase a wide range of powertrain types. Although internal combustion engines (ICEs) will continue to represent a large portion of the market, battery electric and hybrid options will grow in popularity and become a much more widespread option. OEMs are preparing for this reality…