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Manufacturing 4. 0 is an adoption grant rather than a research grant, and that distinction governs everything about how it should be approached: Maryland Commerce is paying manufacturers to buy and install Industry 4. 0 technology, not to invent it.
Eligible expenses explicitly include artificial intelligence solutions for continuous improvement, robots and autonomous equipment to automate workflow, advanced sensor integration, embedded software system applications, industrial IoT, ERP and data analytics platforms, cybersecurity tools, additive manufacturing, systems integration, and the associated training and consulting fees - so an AI deployment paired with the integration work and staff training to make it stick is a natural fit.
Grants range from USD 25,000 to USD 500,000 with a cost-share structure that materially favours the smallest firms: 75 percent of project costs are covered for manufacturers with 3 to 50 employees against 50 percent for those with 51 to 250, and 20 percent of programme funds are reserved for the small-manufacturer tier.
Applicants must be existing Maryland manufacturers with a two-digit NAICS code of 31-33, between 3 and 250 full-time employees, at least two years of operating history, and good standing with state and federal occupational safety agencies. Note that robotics and equipment purchases must be new equipment.
The FY2026 window is narrow - applications open 3 August 2026 at 9:00 AM and close 31 August 2026 at 5:00 PM - and awards are competitive and limited to available funds rather than guaranteed to all qualifying applicants.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be existing Maryland manufacturers with a two-digit NAICS code of 31-33, between 3 and 250 total full-time employees, at least two years of operating history, good standing with state and federal occupational safety agencies, and demonstrated ability to implement the proposed project. Eligible projects are investments in Industry 4.0 technologies including artificial intelligence solutions for continuous improvement, robots and autonomous equipment to automate workflow (new equipment only), advanced sensor integration, embedded software system applications, industrial IoT, ERP and data analytics platforms, cybersecurity tools, advanced software, additive manufacturing, systems integration, and associated training or consulting fees. Grants range from a minimum of USD 25,000 to a maximum of USD 500,000. Cost share differs by firm size: awards cover 75 percent of project costs for small manufacturers with 3 to 50 employees and 50 percent for mid-sized manufacturers with 51 to 250 employees, and 20 percent of programme funds are reserved for small manufacturers in the 3 to 50 employee tier. The FY2026 application window opens 3 August 2026 at 9:00 AM and closes 31 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Awards are competitive and limited to available funds; the Department of Commerce does not publish an overall programme funding total. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants from USD 25,000 to USD 500,000, covering 75 percent of project costs for small manufacturers with 3 to 50 employees and 50 percent for mid-sized manufacturers with 51 to 250 employees. Twenty percent of programme funds are reserved for small manufacturers. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program FY2026 for AI, Robotics and Industry 4.0 Adoption by Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program FY2026 for AI, Robotics and Industry 4.0 Adoption by Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers is funded by Maryland Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in MD. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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