grant_single_labels_website|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|fromMinToMax
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate January 11, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Ontario
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels_website|preview

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.

grant_single_labels_website|terms_and_conditions

  • Reimbursement of up to 50% of total eligible project costs, with a maximum grant of $15,000 per project.
  • Applicant must contribute at least 50% of the total eligible project costs in cash.
  • Funding is released upon project completion and approval of final documentation, including completed plan and supporting invoices.

grant_single_labels_website|projects

  • 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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 15,000

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

$ 15,000

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

$ 15,000

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

$ 15,000

Set up digital financial management tools for a small cooperative

$ 15,000

Implement a digital inventory management system for a small logistics firm

$ 15,000

Develop a digital fundraising strategy for a local charity

grant_single_labels_website|admissibility

  • The company must be incorporated federally or provincially and possess a valid Business Number.
  • The company must be a for-profit, privately owned business with a permanent establishment in Ontario.
  • The business must employ between 1 and 499 full-time equivalent employees.
  • The company must demonstrate a culture and structure that values growth and innovation, with a willingness to adopt new technologies.
  • The project must involve contracting an approved Digital Adoption Consultant from the DCC roster to develop a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Ontario-based for-profit, privately owned businesses
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 1–499 full-time equivalent employees

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • 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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|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).

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Ontario

grant_single_labels_website|criteria

  • Assessment of the organization's current digital maturity and capabilities.
  • Clarity of the need for a digital modernization and adoption plan.
  • Significance of the opportunity, including expected growth potential and economic benefit to the SME and Ontario (such as job creation, increased revenues, or productivity).
  • Evidence of a clear strategy and capacity to implement the plan and adopt digital technologies.
  • Overall quality, feasibility, and completeness of the application and project budget.

grant_single_labels_website|apply

1
Initiate Application
  • Submit a Client Intake Form to express your interest in the program.
  • Wait for contact from an OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) or Digital Adoption Advisor (DAA) to discuss the opportunity.
2
Access Application System
Receive login information for OCI's online application system, AccessOCI, if the opportunity is suitable for the program.
3
Complete Online Application
  • Fill out the application form in AccessOCI.
  • Upload required supporting documents including resumes/CVs, a letter of support from an external DAC, and any additional relevant documents.
4
Obtain Endorsement
Request endorsement of your application from your BDM/DAA.
5
Submit Application
Submit the application after obtaining the necessary endorsement.
6
Internal Review
  • OCI reviews the application for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance.
  • Address any deficiencies sent to you by OCI.
7
External Review
If deemed eligible, the application is reviewed by an external committee of experts.
8
Notification
Receive an email notification of OCI’s decision regarding funding.
9
Execute Agreement
If approved, sign OCI’s funding agreement using their online electronic signature function.

grant_single_labels_website|otherInfo

  • 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.

grant_single_labels_website|documents

OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)

grant_single_labels_website|contact

CRitchie@oc-innovation.ca

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