OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR) ON Canada

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

ON, Canada
Ontario Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative: Advancing mining, manufacturing, construction, and agri-food sectors through the integration of critical technologies.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
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The Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative is designed to drive the commercialization and adoption of critical technologies such as AI, 5G, blockchain, and robotics within Ontario’s mining, advanced manufacturing, construction, and agri-food sectors. Eligible SMEs can leverage resources like Technology Development Sites and financial support ranging from $50K to $1M to develop, test, and showcase new IP-rich products and services. The initiative also includes talent development programs to upskill staff and integrate young talent into the workforce.

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Eligible projects under the Critical Industrial Technologies initiative focus on development, commercialization, and adoption of critical technologies in key sectors.
  • Integrating, developing, testing, and showcasing critical technology solutions
  • Participating in sector-specific challenges such as the 'Agri-Food Challenge' or the 'Addressing Mining Safety Challenge'
  • Collaborating on consortium projects addressing set industry challenges
  • Hiring new talent through internships focused on critical technologies
  • Upskilling/reskilling staff to adopt and implement new critical technologies
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$450,000

Calgary
Adopting AI for quality control in Calgary's agri-food processing plants

$700,000

Sudbury
Enhancing mining safety with robotics and real-time data analytics in Sudbury

$350,000

Toronto
Introducing AI for predictive maintenance in Toronto's manufacturing sector

$450,000

Vancouver
Developing blockchain solutions for supply chain management in Vancouver's agri-food sector

$500,000

Ottawa
Implementing 5G-enabled remote monitoring in Ottawa’s construction sites

$600,000

Montreal
Creating a robotics-enhanced packaging solution for Montreal's manufacturing industry

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Eligible SMEs can access a Technology Development Site to integrate, develop, test, and showcase their critical technologies solution with support from OCI.
  • Small-and-Medium-Sized-Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Interest in adopting, integrating, or demonstrating critical technologies
  • Developing new IP-rich products and services
  • Located in Ontario
  • Involved in sectors like mining, advanced manufacturing, agri-food, or construction

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Eligible types of companies for this grant include SMEs interested in adopting, integrating, or demonstrating critical technologies and developing new IP-rich products and services. Additionally, industry leaders seeking to collaborate on province-wide innovations and growing SMEs invested in modernizing their workforce are also eligible.
  • SMEs interested in adopting, integrating, or demonstrating critical technologies
  • SMEs developing new IP-rich products and services
  • Industry leaders seeking to collaborate on province-wide innovations
  • Growing SMEs invested in modernizing their workforce

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There are eligible expenses for the grant.
  • Access to Technology Development Sites for product development, testing, and showcasing
  • Adoption, integration, or demonstration of critical technologies
  • Development of new IP-rich products and services
  • Collaborative projects addressing sector-specific challenges
  • Internship investments for bringing on new, young talent
  • Upskilling/reskilling staff to adopt new critical technologies

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The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Ontario. Organizations must be based in Ontario to apply for funding support from the Critical Industrial Technologies initiative.
  • Organizations based in Ontario

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  • Step 1: Contact the Critical Industrial Technologies team to apply for access, or apply to the Development and Commercialization Program for Technology Development Site Access with funding support for your project.
  • Step 2: Review the Program Guidelines to understand full program details and eligibility requirements.
  • Step 3: Express your interest through the provided Interest Form to see if this program is right for your business.
  • Step 4: Contact the Program Manager, Stephanie Sim, at ssim@oc-innovation.ca for further support and to continue the application process.

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The Critical Industrial Technologies initiative promotes the integration of critical technologies to advance Ontario's key sectors. Various programs under this initiative offer financial support and resources for SMEs to develop, test, and commercialize innovative solutions.
  • Eligible SMEs can access a Technology Development Site with $50-200k of support from OCI through the Development and Commercialization Program.
  • Applications are open for the Agri-Food Challenge Statement and the Addressing Mining Safety Challenge Statement under the Sector Adoption Program until June 2024.
  • Program Managers and Program Leads are available to provide expert support and further information.
  • Includes Talent Development Internships and the Future Ready Program for workforce upskilling and reskilling.
  • Other related OCI programs include the TalentEdge Internship Program, Digitalization Competence Centre, Ready 4 Market, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, and Life Sciences Innovation Fund.

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ssim@oc-innovation.ca
Apply to this program