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OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 11, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) program provides Ontario SMEs with up to $15,000 to develop a tailored digital adoption strategy by working with a Digital Adoption Consultant. The program aims to support digital literacy, expedite technology adoption, and enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by helping them understand and implement digital technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 11, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1-499 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan tailored to the company’s digital needs.
- Engagement with a qualified Digital Adoption Consultant to analyze current digital capabilities and identify appropriate technology solutions.
- Development of strategies to accelerate digital transformation and drive company growth through technology adoption.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based for-profit, privately owned businesses
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 1–499 full-time equivalent employees
Who is not eligible
- Businesses engaged in consumer-facing retail or e-commerce operations.
- Corporate chains and franchises.
- Registered charities.
- Representatives of multi-level marketing companies.
- Real estate brokerages and not-for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for services provided by an approved Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) registered on the DCC roster, specifically for the development of a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline.
- Final reports, including proof of expenditure and a completed DMAP, must be submitted within 30 days of project completion for reimbursement.
- A brief retrospective survey must be completed annually for three years after the project’s end date.
- Project changes or budget variances of $5,000 or more require prior notification and approval from OCI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)?
The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) program provides Ontario SMEs with up to $15,000 to develop a tailored digital adoption strategy by working with a Digital Adoption Consultant. The program aims to support digital literacy, expedite technology adoption, and enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by helping them understand and implement digital technologies.
How much funding can be received?
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) program?
To be eligible for the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) program, you must:
Ontario-based for-profit, privately owned business
Incorporated federally or provincially with a valid Business Number
Between 1–499 full-time equivalent employees
What expenses are eligible under OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)?
Creation of a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan tailored to the company’s digital needs.
Engagement with a qualified Digital Adoption Consultant to analyze current digital capabilities and identify appropriate technology solutions.
Development of strategies to accelerate digital transformation and drive company growth through technology adoption.
Who can I contact for more information about the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at CRitchie@oc-innovation.ca.
Where is the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) available?
The OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP) is a Grant and Funding
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