HAMILTON, Ontario, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization spearheading Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing has announced a series of new projects through its Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge (SMC).
The SMC projects aim to accelerate the application of cleantech and other advanced technologies to improve the environmental sustainability of Canadian manufacturing.
NGen’s investment of $37M is supporting 32 companies whose projects are focused on applying clean technology and advanced solutions to improve the environmental sustainability of manufacturing processes. In addition to NGen funding, the consortia leveraged $71M in industry contributions, demonstrating a strong, collaborative commitment to building a cleaner, more efficient manufacturing sector.
"The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, one of Canada’s global innovation clusters, is helping to improve the environmental footprint of Canada’s manufacturing sector by fostering collaborations between cleantech companies and manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. “These projects showcase how Canadian industry is embracing innovation to build a cleaner, more competitive future, leading to real productivity and efficiency gains and ensuring that Canada’s industrial sector remains resilient."
"Harnessing advanced digital technologies is key to making manufacturing more sustainable and efficient,” said the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. "The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster is helping to accelerate environmentally responsible manufacturing processes from coast to coast to coast. These collaborative projects highlight the power of innovation to drive real progress—helping Canada’s manufacturers thrive while supporting our climate goals and enhancing our global competitiveness."
“Leveraging Canada’s clean technology strengths not only supports our environmental and sustainability goals but also drives significant productivity improvements for manufacturers by eliminating waste and developing new processes”, said Jayson Myers, CEO, NGen. “These projects are excellent examples of how integrating innovative industrial solutions can drive real benefits for business and help meet Canada’s ambitious sustainability targets.”
These projects represent a significant step forward in Canada’s efforts to reduce industrial emissions, support economic growth, and build a more sustainable future through innovation.
Project List
Manufacturing of Zinc from Electric Arc Furnace Dust
Large Scale Automation of a Semi-Continuous Graphene Manufacturing Process
De-risking Polystyrene Recycling at Scale
Next-Gen Materials: Sustainable Cement Through CCU
Optimizing AM and dfAM to Enable Circular Manufacturing
Sustainable Chemical Feedstocks through CO2 Conversion
Marine Plastic Processing and Plastic-Carbon Quantification Development
alterBiota Precision Concrete
Upcycling Industrial Byproducts & Waste for Sustainable Energy Storage Materials
Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing-Initiative (SAMI)
AI Enabled Energy Management Information System
Decarbonization of Kruger Wayagamack Mill Using Molten Borates (Phase II)
Carbon Nanofiber Reinforced Composite Rods
NGen continues to invest in world leading advanced manufacturing projects and is currently accepting expressions of interest to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program until August 20th, 2025.