Update, November 6, 2026. This intake closed on November 5, 2026. Ontario lists the next application period as January 28 to April 27, 2027.
The official AMIC stream page lists the current application period as June 30, 2026 to November 5, 2026, with an application deadline of November 5, 2026 and a notification date of February 3, 2027. The page states there are two intake periods per year.
The same page lists the next period as January 28, 2027 to April 27, 2027, with a notification date of July 22, 2027. It advises registering on Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) and consulting a regional advisor two weeks before the application deadline.
The stream covers all of Ontario and supports businesses in advanced manufacturing sectors. According to the official page, eligible businesses need at least three years of operations or financial statements, at least 10 employees, a commitment to at least five new or upskilled jobs, and a project investment of at least $500,000. AMIC funding cannot be stacked with other provincial programs.
Businesses not ready for November 5 can check eligibility on the official page and plan around the January 28, 2027 opening. Our Ontario business grants guide covers other provincial and federal options.
Canadian Funding Partners is an independent advisory firm and does not administer this program. Confirm current terms on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
When does the current AMIC intake close?
Ontario's official AMIC page lists the application deadline as November 5, 2026, with a notification date of February 3, 2027.
When is the next AMIC intake?
The official page lists the next application period as January 28, 2027 to April 27, 2027, with a notification date of July 22, 2027.
How do businesses apply?
The official page describes completing an online self-assessment, contacting a provincial government advisor, and registering with Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON), the province's online application system.
Official sources
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream (AMIC)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream (AMIC)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream (AMIC)
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Canadian Funding Partners Inc. is an independent advisory firm and does not administer this program. Rates, ceilings and eligibility are set by the administering authority and change. Confirm current terms with the official source before relying on them.