OCI – Technology Demonstration Program

Amount of Funding

The OCI Technology Demonstration Program (TDP) provides up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum contribution of $150,000 per applicant.

The program helps Ontario small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) implement digital technologies identified through a completed Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP). Funding supports the adoption of commercially available solutions that improve productivity, operational efficiency, and business competitiveness.

The Technology Demonstration Program is designed to move businesses beyond digital planning and into implementation by reducing the financial risks associated with technology adoption.

Funding amounts are determined based on:

• Total eligible project costs

• Scope and complexity of the technology implementation

• Alignment with the applicant’s completed DMAP

• Expected business impact and productivity gains

• Commercial readiness of the selected technology solution

Applicants are responsible for funding the remaining project costs not covered by the program.

Eligible Applicants

The OCI Technology Demonstration Program supports Ontario businesses that are ready to implement digital technologies identified through a completed Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.

To qualify, applicants must generally:

• Be incorporated federally or provincially with a valid Business Number

• Operate as a for-profit, privately owned business

• Employ between 1 and 499 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Maintain a permanent establishment in Ontario

• Have successfully completed an approved Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) project

• Generate at least $500,000 in annual revenue in one of the previous three taxation years

The program is intended for businesses that have already assessed their digital transformation needs and are prepared to invest in technology solutions that support measurable business improvements.

Eligible applicants may operate across a range of industries, including:

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Distribution and logistics

• Construction

• Professional services

• Retail and e-commerce

• Agri-food

• Healthcare and life sciences

Applicants must demonstrate a clear business case for technology adoption and show how the proposed project aligns with recommendations identified in their completed DMAP.

Eligible Activities

The OCI Technology Demonstration Program supports the implementation and adoption of commercialized digital technologies that accelerate digital transformation and business growth.

Eligible projects must:

• Align directly with recommendations outlined in the applicant’s completed DMAP

• Involve the adoption and implementation of commercialized digital technologies

• Be completed in partnership with a technology vendor, preferably based in Ontario

• Demonstrate a significant impact on business operations and performance

Eligible technology adoption projects may include:

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system deployment

• Manufacturing automation technologies

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions

• Data analytics and business intelligence platforms

• Cloud-based business systems

• Cybersecurity solutions

• Supply chain optimization technologies

• Digital workflow and process automation tools

Projects should demonstrate how the technology will:

• Increase productivity and operational efficiency

• Improve decision-making through data insights

• Support revenue growth and scalability

• Enhance customer experiences

• Strengthen business competitiveness

Successful applicants are expected to work closely with their technology vendor to ensure the project delivers measurable business outcomes and supports long-term digital transformation objectives.

Program Deadline

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