
GIP: Canada - Made Smarter Manufacturing
This Global Incubator Programme, organised by Innovate UK, will be delivered virtually on a weekly basis, with two visits to Canada built into the programme. Each business is supported by an Innovate UK Innovation & Growth Specialist to help maximise the potential of being part of the programme and beyond.
Registration Opens – 09/06/2025 00:00
Registration Closes – 31/08/2025 00:00
Funded by the UK Government and led by Innovate UK, the Made Smarter Innovation challenge funds businesses and researchers to deliver a resilient, flexible, more productive and environmentally sustainable UK manufacturing sector
We are currently accepting applications for up to eight innovative companies in the Smart Manufacturing sector to join our programme with MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada. Running from October 2025 to March 2026, the programme combines weekly virtual sessions with two immersive visits to Toronto.
We would welcome applications from innovative technology provider companies with the capability to create innovative solutions and/or novel applications in Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) such as:
- Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)
- Additive Manufacturing
- Robotics & Automation
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Connectivity
- Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)
- Digital Twin
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT – incl. Blockchain & Immutable Data)