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Digital Technology Cluster
Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health and wellness innovation projects.
- Environmental and natural resources technology projects.
- Talent and capacity-building initiatives for digital jobs.
- AI technology commercialization and adoption projects.
- Quantum technology adoption and commercialization projects.
- Housing production capacity innovation projects in B.C.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian companies.
- Industry-led consortia.
- Organizations, including universities, colleges, institutes, not-for-profits, and government partners, depending on the program.
Who is not eligible
- International organizations without a registered business presence in Canada.
- Non-Canadian entities without operations in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Incremental project costs directly related to project execution and objectives.
- Eligible costs incurred by consortium partners under the co-investment model.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions.
- Project activities or costs incurred by international organizations without a registered business presence in Canada, unless pre-approved as a foreign cost.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated on a continuous-intake basis.
- Projects are selected through a competitive process.
- Applicants are kept informed as projects are selected.
- Approved projects proceed under a multiparty contract.
- Claims are reviewed and processed before payment.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- There is an expectation for project participants to have cash flow to cover 3-6 months of costs for accounting for claims payment review and processing timelines.
- In-kind contributions are considered donations and are not eligible for co-investment.
- Approval of foreign costs usually requires a 2-3 week process with ISED.
- The participation of international customers is encouraged for global market readiness, but non-Canadian entities are ineligible for co-investment unless they have operations in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Technology Cluster Program
What is the Digital Technology Cluster?
Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl
Who is eligible for the Digital Technology Cluster program?
To be eligible for the Digital Technology Cluster program, you must:
Consortium-based applications
Aligned with program objectives
DIGITAL Members only
What expenses are eligible under Digital Technology Cluster?
Health and wellness innovation projects.
Environmental and natural resources technology projects.
Talent and capacity-building initiatives for digital jobs.
AI technology commercialization and adoption projects.
Quantum technology adoption and commercialization projects.
Housing production capacity innovation projects in B.C.
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Technology Cluster?
You can contact Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL).
Where is the Digital Technology Cluster available?
The Digital Technology Cluster program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Digital Technology Cluster a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Technology Cluster is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Technology Cluster?
Digital Technology Cluster is funded by Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)