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OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario's Ready 4 Market fund provides up to $250,000 in co-investment for early-stage technology companies. It supports pre-seed and seed rounds for Ontario-based start-ups commercializing IP and scaling toward market readiness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early-stage commercialization of transformative technologies
- Pre-seed and seed funding rounds for technology start-ups
- Growth of companies toward scalable businesses
Documents Needed
- Interest form
- Fund guidelines
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based technology start-ups
- Academic spin-outs and university-affiliated companies
- Companies from colleges or research hospitals
Who is not eligible
- Companies in human health or life sciences technologies
- Companies seeking investment through the Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an interest form to signal your interest.
- The fund reviews companies through a competitive due diligence process.
- Only a limited number of investments are made each year.
Additional information
- R4M is a competitive co-investment fund.
- Ontario-based accredited investors must participate in the round.
- Portfolio companies are not eligible for investment through the Life Sciences Innovation Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M). 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 — Ready 4 Market (R4M)?
Ontario's Ready 4 Market fund provides up to $250,000 in co-investment for early-stage technology companies. It supports pre-seed and seed rounds for Ontario-based start-ups commercializing IP and scaling toward market readiness.
How much funding can be received?
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) program?
To be eligible for the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) program, you must:
Ontario-based early-stage technology company
Commercializing competitive IP
Private co-investment required
What expenses are eligible under OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)?
Early-stage commercialization of transformative technologies
Pre-seed and seed funding rounds for technology start-ups
Growth of companies toward scalable businesses
Who can I contact for more information about the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)?
You can contact Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) by email at mkalia@oc-innovation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) available?
The OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M) is a Grant and Funding