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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
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.
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