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Digital Transformation Grants in Ontario: A Comprehensive Guide

Digital transformation is a crucial driver for business growth in Ontario, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To encourage this evolution, the Ontario government has implemented various grant programs that support the adoption of digital technologies. These initiatives aim to modernize business operations and prepare them for the future. This article delves into the Ontario Digital Transformation Grant Program, highlighting the main aspects of the program, eligibility criteria, and the impact of these grants on local economic development.

127 programs available
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Supports retail digital transformation in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $5,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Lake of Bays Township
    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Factory logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

    Innovation Factory
    Free advisory support for Ontario startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Ontario Export Services

    Government of Ontario
    Export support for Ontario companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $125,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Enterprise Fund

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

    Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Supports innovative business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OTF — Seed Grant

    Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
    Supports community-based program development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 22, 2026
    • Closing date : August 19, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for rural community development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 17, 2026
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Book Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 2, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production

    Ontario Creates
    Archived support for interactive digital media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 29, 2024
    • Closing date : December 18, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario

    Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
    Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : March 13, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Red Lake logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2025 Emergency and Transformation Funding

    Municipality of Red Lake
    Support for child care emergency and transformation costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    2026/27 Partnership Funding Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
    Matched funding for tourism growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $14,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 23, 2026
    • Closing date : April 6, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AccessSLED Program

    County of Huron
    Funding for accessibility and inclusivity improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 17, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative (ATII)

    Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
    Supports agri-food innovation and energy efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 15, 2024
    • Closing date : March 28, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative

    Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
    Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2024
    • Closing date : December 3, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Amplify Norfolk Grants

    Norfolk County
    Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 3, 2024
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Program

    City of Richmond Hill
    Volunteer hours help cover aquatic course costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Rogers
    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street

    My Main Street
    Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

    Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
    Support for safe reopening and digital growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Subsidy

    County of Wellington
    Help with child care costs for families
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Elliot Lake
    Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CME’s Technology Investment Program

    Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
    Funding for manufacturing technology investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 15, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for Gravenhurst property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 3, 2024
    • Closing date : December 15, 2024
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    MaRS Discovery District
    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Venture for Canada (VFC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Fellowship Program

    Venture for Canada (VFC)
    Career and entrepreneurship training for recent graduates
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,200 to $2,400
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 9, 2025
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

    Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
    Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 28, 2022
    • Closing date : August 30, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

    Foodpreneur Advantage
    Food and beverage start-up education webinars
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Supports Gravenhurst property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Town of Hanover logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition

    Town of Hanover
    Business pitch competition for Hanover entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,160 to $8,085
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 25, 2024
    Hanover, Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation Guelph logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

    Innovation Guelph
    Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • INOVAIT Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    INOVAIT Pilot Fund

    INOVAIT Canada
    Collaborative AI-driven image-guided therapy funding
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 33.329998% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : March 11, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2024
    • Closing date : November 19, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Digital Main Street (DMS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Mastercard Small Business Fund

    Digital Main Street (DMS)
    Funding for female small business owners
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Mental Health Commission of Canada
    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives

    Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP)
    Support for high-impact research funding development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 14, 2026
    • Closing date : April 14, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Caledon logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Older Adult Assistance Programs

    Town of Caledon
    Support programs and subsidies for older adults
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,050 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF – Music Futures

    Ontario Creates
    Supports Ontario music companies with growth potential
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Live Music

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
    Funding for live music events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $125,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 19, 2024
    • Closing date : October 17, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On Track to Success

    United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
    Support for students to graduate and pursue post-secondary
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Downtown Windsor, Leamington, West Windsor, Ontario
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Magazine Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 5, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Supports early-stage project development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 23, 2024
    • Closing date : December 16, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 12% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2026
    • Closing date : May 7, 2026
    Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Town of Petawawa
    Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Refurbished Computer Request Form

    Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
    Refurbished computers for local charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada

Have any Questions about digital transformation grants in Ontario?

Learn more about obtaining grants in Digital Transformation

What are the main objectives of the Ontario Digital Transformation Grant Program?

The main objectives of the Ontario Digital Transformation Grant Program are to support small businesses in adopting digital technologies, improve their competitiveness, and optimize their operations to foster growth. The program aims to encourage optimization and digitization of business processes to help companies adapt to an increasingly digital market. By providing funds and access to resources, the program contributes to the transformation of businesses by enhancing their online presence and increasing operational efficiency.

How can small businesses in Ontario apply for digital grants?

Small businesses can apply for digital grants by completing an online application on the program’s dedicated website. They must first verify their eligibility based on the defined criteria and then submit a detailed digital transformation plan explaining how they will use the funds to achieve their digital growth objectives. Businesses are also required to participate in training sessions and collaborate with experts to maximize the impact of their grant.

What types of technology services are supported by the Ontario grant program?

The program supports a wide range of technology services, including website development, e-commerce, social media management, search engine optimization (SEO), and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. It also funds the purchase of business management software, online security, and other digital tools that help modernize business operations.

What are the eligibility criteria for businesses in Ontario to receive digital transformation grants?

Eligibility criteria include being a small business registered in Ontario, having a physical location, employing fewer than 50 full-time employees, and demonstrating a clear need for digital improvement. Businesses must also commit to participating in training sessions and using the funds strategically for their digital transformation.

What funding opportunities are available for businesses seeking digital transformation grants in Ontario?

Ontario businesses can look for funding tied to digital adoption, automation, e-commerce, cybersecurity, data analytics, software implementation, and productivity improvement. Opportunities may come from provincial, federal, municipal, or sector-specific programs. Before applying, define the business process being improved, the technology vendor, project budget, implementation timeline, and measurable outcomes such as revenue growth or time savings.

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