Explore Robotic Automation with LIFT
See how robotic arms could improve your workflow through simulation and learn whether LIFT financing may support your eligible equipment investment.
What is LIFT?
BDC’s LIFT (Lead with Innovation and Focus on Technology) program offers preferential-rate financing to eligible Canadian businesses investing in productivity-enhancing equipment, robotics and automation.
After your project plan is approved, you will be eligible to :
$350K–$5M in financing
Up to 2 years to postpone initial capital payments
Up to 12 years to repay
Is Your Business Eligible?
- Based in Canada with at least $5M in annual revenue.
- Have an up-to-date plan for productivity improvements.
- Demonstrate financial capacity to support the investment.
- Operate in an eligible industry: manufacturing; transport and warehousing; wholesale; construction; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; architectural, engineering and related services; mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.
How Can E11 Help?
Not sure whether a robotic arm is right for your operation? E11 helps you explore potential applications through robotic-arm simulation before committing to an equipment investment.
Assess Your Workflow
Understand your current processes, production challenges and automation goals.
Engineering & Design
Develop a potential robotic solution tailored to your operational needs.
Simulate the Solution
Visualize how a robotic arm could perform tasks within your workflow.
Plan Your Next Step
Evaluate the proposed solution and discuss technical requirements, costs and potential implementation.
What Could You Automate?
From repetitive handling to precision assembly, robotic arms can help you explore new ways to improve productivity, consistency and workflow efficiency.
Pick & Place
Move parts with greater consistency
Assembly & Screwdriving
Streamline repetitive assembly tasks
Quality Inspection
Support more consistent quality checks
Palletizing
Simplify repetitive stacking and unloading
Machine Tending
Keep production processes moving
Material Handling
Create a smoother production flow
Here’s How the Process Works
Step 1: Book a Consultation
Tell us about your workflow and what you want to improve.
Step 2: Explore Your Options
Discuss potential robotic applications and simulation requirements.
Step 3: Define the Project Plan
Outline the project scope, objectives, budget and timeline to support your LIFT financing discussions.
Step 4: LIFT Financing
Discuss your proposed investment with BDC and confirm your eligibility and potential financing options.
Step 5: Plan the Next Steps
Once BDC approves the financing, confirm the project timeline and proceed with simulation, equipment selection and potential implementation.
E11, Your Trustworthy Partner
Compare robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other automation solutions to find options that suit your business needs.
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