How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Accessible Technology Program?

Accessible Technology Program is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

What are Accessible Technology Program's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a Canadian legal entity in one of the following categories: for-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, or research institute. The applicant must provide their two most recent years of audited financial statements or partner with other organizations to meet this requirement.

Accessible Technology Program

Last Update: April 5, 2025

Canada

Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.

Accessible Technology Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Status

Closed

Overview of the Accessible Technology Program program

The Accessible Technology Program supports the development of assistive technologies to enhance digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities, with eligible projects receiving up to 80% of the costs covered for non-profit and research institutions, and up to 50% for for-profit organizations. Eligible activities include developing, testing, repairing, and promoting assistive technologies.

Financing terms and conditions

The program provides co-funding through non-repayable contribution agreements.
For not-for-profit organizations or research institutes, the maximum cost-sharing ratio is 80%.
For for-profit organizations, the maximum cost-sharing ratio is 50%.
Funding is distributed through claims for reimbursement of eligible costs as outlined in the contribution agreement.
Eligible in-kind contributions that are detailed in the budget workbook can count towards the cost-sharing ratio, but in-kind costs will not be reimbursed through program contributions.

Eligible projects & activities

Developing assistive technologies to enhance digital economy participation for Canadians with disabilities.
Testing assistive technologies to increase accessibility in the digital economy.
Repairing assistive technologies to improve access to the digital economy for Canadians with disabilities.
Retrofitting assistive technologies to support digital economy access.
Promoting awareness of new assistive technologies developed through the program, including workshops and public events.
Collaborations in support of developing and implementing assistive technologies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Installation of solar panels in a community center

Eligibility criteria of the Accessible Technology Program program

Applicants must be a Canadian legal entity in one of the following categories: for-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, or research institute.
Applicants must demonstrate their expertise and capacity to manage and/or develop and implement an eligible single project or a combined group of projects in Canada.
Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed project or group of projects requires a funding contribution from ISED to achieve the objectives.
Applicants must provide their two most recent years of audited financial statements to demonstrate financial viability.
For organizations unable to provide audited financial statements, they should consider partnering with other organizations, forming a consortium with a lead applicant, or providing alternative income statements.

Who is eligible?

For-profit organizations
Not-for-profit organizations
Research institutes

Who is not eligible

Individuals as they must be a Canadian legal entity in a specified category.
Organizations that cannot provide two years of audited financial statements.

Eligible expenses

Developing assistive technologies for digital economy participation.
Testing assistive technologies for digital economy access.
Repairing assistive technologies for enhanced digital economy access.
Retrofitting assistive technologies for digital economy engagement.
Improving assistive technologies for digital economy use.

Eligibility criteria of the Accessible Technology Program program

Need for the project.
Distribution strategy.
Affordability of the technology developed.
Budget considerations and financial management.
Project management capabilities.
Strategic collaboration and partnerships.

How to apply to the Accessible Technology Program program

Verify eligibility conditions

Determine if your organization is a for-profit or not-for-profit entity or a research institute
Ensure your organization is a Canadian legal entity
Verify you can provide two years of audited financial statements
If not, consider partnering with another organization that meets the criteria

Draft project proposal

Compose a detailed proposal that demonstrates the project's need, distribution, and affordability
Outline the budget, project management, and strategic collaboration aspects

Submit proposal for funding

Submit your proposal during the National Call for Proposals period
Ensure submission aligns with program objectives on digital economy access and affordability

Additional information

The program requires projects to comply with a competitive selection process, prioritizing those that meet comprehensive program requirements.
Finalization of contribution agreements and public announcement of selected projects occur after selection.
The program mandates regular reporting and tracking through a project management framework.