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Digital Transformation Grants in Ontario
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.
121 programs available
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Supports property and business improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- 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 projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedRotary Club of Welland — General Funding
Community funding for local service projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedNext Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedthriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), NventureInnovation funding for southern Ontario businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Orangeville Small Business Enterprise Centre - Business Support Services
Free business support for entrepreneurs and small businesses 
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedYWCA Hamilton
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedRural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedThe aquahacking challenge
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDigital Equity Accelerator
Capacity-building support to scale digital inclusion work
Grant and FundingClosedSmart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosedTown of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPetawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvementsEligible 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenKenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenDARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Main Street Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Emergency and Transformation Funding
Support for child care emergency and transformation costs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Siakam EdTech Engine
Accelerator for North American EdTech startups