Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario – Operational Assessments
Through its Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, FedNor can help existing Northern Ontario manufacturers to better plan, prioritize and implement changes that will result in efficiencies, improved quality, productivity, profitability and overall competitiveness.
Offered by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor Ontario)
Amount
Up to 50 percent of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000 per assessment; contributions are non-repayable
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Who can apply
Eligible applicants are established manufacturers located in Northern Ontario. For further clarity, established manufacturers means firms currently operating, whose primary line of business is the manufacture of a commercial product and that are planning for growth.
FedNor's designated service area (Northern Ontario) consists of the following Census Divisions:
- 3544 Muskoka District Municipality
- 3548 Nipissing District
- 3549 Parry Sound District
- 3551 Manitoulin District
- 3552 Sudbury District
- 3553 Greater Sudbury Census Division
- 3554 Timiskaming District
- 3556 Cochrane District
- 3557 Algoma District
- 3558 Thunder Bay District
- 3559 Rainy River District
- 3560 Kenora District
About the funding
- FedNor could contribute up to 50 percent of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000 per assessment.
- Contributions will be non-repayable.
If applicants incur costs to implement their projects prior to approval of funding, these costs will not be considered eligible for reimbursement unless written consent is provided by FedNor.
Operational assessments, which are conducted by qualified experts who provide in-depth examinations involving operational efficiencies.
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Assessments can focus on areas such as:
- Productivity;
- Process flow;
- Quality, including ISO Certification;
- Waste reduction;
- Environmental impact (green certifications);
- Energy efficiency (production level);
- Information systems;
- Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S principles;
- Human resources / organizational analysis;
- Management systems;
- Market analysis (aiming to expand existing or into new markets); and Industrial Technological Benefits (ITB) readiness.
Eligible costs must be for arm's-length services.
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