NGen Cluster Accelerator Network (NGenCAN) is a national network that unites advanced manufacturing clusters, academic institutions, and economic development organizations (EDOs) across Canada.
Led by NGen, the network strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and supports the competitiveness and growth of Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
Through shared expertise, joint initiatives, and national partnerships, NGenCAN helps cluster organizations and their members accelerate technology adoption, expand into new markets, build resilient supply chains, and foster sustainable growth.
To strengthen Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector by connecting and empowering regional clusters, academia, and EDOs. By building a national community of practice, NGenCAN promotes cross-sector collaboration, enhances workforce development, and positions Canadian manufacturing as a global leader in innovation.
Gain national and international exposure for your cluster and its initiatives through the NGenCAN Event Spotlight Series. A dedicated platform to showcase events, attract key stakeholders, and create new opportunities for your members
Showcase to a national audience through a public listing that highlights your cluster's activities across the ecosystem.
Boost your visibility with targeted exposure on NGen’s social media reaching engaged advanced manufacturing audiences.
Feature your updates in NGen’s national bimonthly newsletter, delivered to key stakeholders in Canada and abroad.
Whether you're promoting a cluster event or organizing a trade mission, this initiative is designed to help you attract attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and delegations.
It supports increased visibility, new member recruitment, strategic collaborations, and ultimately, more business opportunities for your ecosystem.
Whether you’re part of an established cluster or building a new regional network, our member ecosystem provides a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
A Canada-wide network of advanced manufacturing leaders, clusters, and EDOs working together to address shared challenges and opportunities.
Contribute to shaping national strategies for innovation, technology adoption, and workforce growth.
Access best practices, insights, and shared tools that help strengthen local ecosystems and accelerate growth.
NGenCAN welcomes organizations that are driving innovation and collaboration in advanced manufacturing, including
Regional groups focused on manufacturing challenges and competitiveness. That help connect manufacturers, technology providers, and solution experts.
Regional groups focused on technology adoption, and sustainability that help connect manufacturers, technology providers, and solution experts.
Uniting a minimum of seven companies with academia and tech partners to build an emerging cluster aligned with NGenCAN priorities.
Linking regional innovation with ecosystems to create resilient supply chains and accelerate manufacturing growth and investment.
Connecting industry with academia to co-develop skills and a relevant talent pipeline for the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Whether you’re part of an established cluster or building a new regional network, NGenCAN provides the platform to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Meet our NGenCAN members, a diverse group of innovators, creators, and industry leaders shaping the future of Canadian manufacturing together.
Become part of a growing national movement that’s shaping the future of Canadian manufacturing.
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