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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • Government of Ontario
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
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Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs to develop a digital adoption plan for your company. You will be able to access services of a knowledge centre focused on assisting SMEs with digital modernization and literacy through educati

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This grant supports Ontario-based SMEs to create a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) by covering costs associated with hiring an approved Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) to facilitate digital adoption and drive productivity.
  • Generating an effective Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan
  • Retaining services of an approved Digital Adoption Consultant
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$15,000

Ottawa
Implement a digital inventory management system for a small logistics firm.

$15,000

Calgary
Adopt a digital customer relationship management (CRM) platform for an accounting firm.

$15,000

Vancouver
Design a digital marketing strategy for a non-profit community theatre.

$15,000

Toronto
Develop a comprehensive e-commerce plan for a local retail store.

$15,000

Edmonton
Set up digital financial management tools for a small cooperative.

$15,000

Halifax
Develop a digital fundraising strategy for a local charity.

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To be eligible for the Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) program, Ontario SMEs must meet specific applicant and project criteria.
  • Be incorporated federally or provincially with a valid Business Number
  • Be a for-profit, privately owned business
  • Have between 1 – 499 full-time equivalent employees
  • Have a change management culture and structure that values growth and innovation, willingness to review/adopt new technologies to support scaling
  • Have the ability and willingness to invest resources
  • Have the capability to implement and internally sustain new technologies
  • Be able to express why they need a digital strategy and recognize its importance in guiding change
  • Have a permanent establishment in Ontario
  • Must contract with an eligible Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) from the DCC roster

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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The program specifies that eligible companies must meet certain criteria to apply successfully.
  • Be incorporated federally or provincially with a valid Business Number.
  • Be a for-profit, privately owned business.
  • Have between 1 – 499 full-time equivalent employees.
  • Have a change management culture and structure that values growth and innovation.
  • Have the ability and willingness to invest resources.
  • Have the capability to implement and internally sustain new technologies.
  • Be able to express why they need a digital strategy and recognize its importance in guiding change.
  • Have a permanent establishment in Ontario.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Yes, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
The following types of small businesses are ineligible:
  • Businesses engaged in consumer-facing retail or e-commerce operations
  • Corporate chains, franchises, or registered charities
  • Representatives of multi-level marketing companies
  • Real estate brokerages
  • Not-for-profits

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. To qualify, expenses must be related to the development of a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP).
  • Costs for retaining the services of an approved Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC)
  • Expenses related to the creation and submission of the Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan
  • Consultant fees for digital strategy development

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Ontario, Canada.
  • Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with between 1-499 employees
  • Must have a permanent establishment in Ontario
  • Open to Ontario-based SMEs in various sectors that are not involved in consumer-facing retail or e-commerce operations, corporate chains, franchises, registered charities, multi-level marketing companies, real estate brokerages, or not-for-profits

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applications will be evaluated against assessments including digital maturity, opportunity significance, growth potential, and more.
  • Evaluation of digital maturity, where the DCC client is at in terms of digital advancement and current capabilities
  • Clarity of the need for a digital modernization and adoption plan
  • Significance of the opportunity, expected growth potential and economic benefit to the SME and Ontario (e.g., job creation/retention, new revenues, new customers, follow-on investment, and productivity increases)
  • Capacity for and prioritization of investing in the adoption of digital technologies
  • Evidence of next steps, and clear strategy and capacity to bring the results and/or implement the plan
  • Expertise and experience of the team members along with clarity of roles and responsibilities
  • Clarity, feasibility and appropriateness of the project plan and budget
  • Overall quality and completeness of the application

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  • Step 1: Applications MUST be initiated in AccessOCI by an OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) or an OCI DAA. Once initiated, the Applicant will receive login information to begin completing the application.
  • Step 2: Complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents, including:
  • Resumes/CVs from relevant team members
  • Letter of support from external DAC on the Roster
  • Additional supporting documents that may be relevant
  • Step 3: Request your BDM/DAA to provide an endorsement of the application. Once the endorsement is provided, the applicant or BDM/DAA will then be able to submit the application.
  • Step 4: OCI will internally review the application within approximately one week for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance. A list of any deficiencies will be sent to the applicant for revision.
  • Step 5: Once the application is endorsed as eligible and complete by OCI’s internal team, the application will be sent for review to an external committee comprising subject matter experts.
  • Step 6: Applicants will be notified of OCI’s decision regarding funding by email.
  • Step 7: Once the application is approved for funding, the applicant will be forwarded a copy of OCI’s standard funding agreement, with an embedded copy of the submitted application and Schedule D, for execution. This funding agreement must be signed, via OCI’s online electronic signature function, by the applicant and returned to OCI.

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The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) grant helps Ontario SMEs improve their digital strategies and adoption with up to $15,000 in funding. The program emphasizes digital literacy, competitiveness, and connection to funding partners.
  • OCI Contribution: 50% of total eligible project costs, up to $15,000
  • Applicant Contribution: Minimum 50% of total eligible project costs
  • Eligibility: SMEs must have between 1-499 full-time employees and be able to invest resources
  • Ineligible: Consumer-facing retail, e-commerce operations, corporate chains, franchises, not-for-profits, and certain other business types
  • Required: Collaboration with an eligible Digital Adoption Consultant from the DCC roster
  • Application: Must be initiated through a Business Development Manager or Digital Adoption Advisor
  • Project Reporting: Retain invoices, submit a final report, and complete annual retrospective surveys for three years
  • Evaluation Criteria: Digital maturity, growth potential, investment capacity, and overall project quality
  • Contact for inquiries: Chris Ritchie (Business Development Manager Lead) and Vahid Sadr (Program Manager)

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OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program

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critchie@oc-innovation.ca
Apply to this program