GenoMAKE: Genomics Advanced Manufacturing Challenge

Turning genomics innovation into manufacturing capability

Breakthroughs in genomics, AI, automation and biomanufacturing are creating new opportunities for Canadian industry.

GenoMAKE supports collaborative, industry-led projects that move genomics-enabled products, tools, platforms and processes toward reliable production, adoption and scale in Canada.

Projects should deliver a clear advanced manufacturing outcome in one or more of three priority areas:

1. Life Sciences & Human Health
2. Biothreat Surveillance & Biosecurity
3. Critical Minerals

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Funding at a Glance

GenoMAKE provides co-investment for collaborative projects that build and advance genomics-enabled manufacturing capabilities in Canada.

Up to 50% Funding

NGen will reimburse up to 50% of eligible project costs.

$150K–$300K

NGen funding available per eligible collaborative project.

Collaborative Projects

Minimum two Canadian industry partners, including at least one SME.

Complete by 2028

Eligible project activities and costs must be completed by March 31, 2028.

2. Who Should Apply?
GenoMAKE is designed for Canadian industry-led consortia developing or improving genomics-linked advanced manufacturing capabilities.

GenoMAKE funds collaborative projects, not individual companies.

3. What GenoMAKE is looking for
From genomics innovation to production, GenoMAKE is focused on projects that build, adapt, integrate, validate, automate, qualify or de-risk manufacturing capability.

Projects could improve:

Quality • Reproducibility • Throughput • Process Control • Cost • Automation • Supplier Readiness • Commercial-Scale Production

Projects should go beyond discovery research or routine equipment purchases and demonstrate a meaningful advancement in Canadian manufacturing capability.

4. Key Dates
October 8, 2026: Challenge Opens
October 21, 2026: Applicant Information Webinar
November 3, 2026: Application Workshop
November 20, 2026: Screening Deadline
December 18, 2026: Detailed application Deadline

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