Critical Industrial Technologies initiative | Development and Commercialization Program (DC)

Description

Eligible SMEs can access a Technology Development Site to integrate, develop, test, and showcase their critical technologies solution with up to $100k of support from OCI.

Ideal for: SMEs interested in adopting, integrating, or demonstrating critical technologies and developing new IP-rich products and services.

Applications open for rolling intake, up to $100k available.

Eligible Ontario Small-and-Medium Enterprises (less than 500 staff) can receive up to $100k to derisk and offset the costs of their product development activities, including free access to a Technology Development Site.

SME Benefits

• Cutting-edge product development
• Increased momentum for market penetration
• Ecosystem navigation support
• Free Dev Site access to validate products
• Accelerated product development
• Strategic innovation partners
• Network development

Program Details

Development and Commercialization Program provides companies a unique opportunity to accelerate the launch of their Critical Technology solutions with up to $100k of OCI support and Dev Site access.

Technology Development Sites (Dev Site) unlock an operational environment that reflects target markets for SMEs to validate their solutions, accelerating their go-to-market timeline within CIT core sectors.

Companies may choose to collaborate with a strategic partner that represents significant potential commercialization opportunities.

Critical Technologies include: 5G and Advanced Networks, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Robotics.

Eligibility

• Open to Ontario-based for-profit Small-and-Medium-Enterprises (less than 500 staff).
• SME solution must incorporate at least one of the named Critical Technologies.
• Required usage of at least 1 Dev Site for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Six months maximum of Dev Site access.
• Funding to be matched 1:1 by applicant company.
• Optional strategic partner.
• Explore the roster of Dev Site sites here.

Applicant Profile

This program is suitable for companies with Critical Technology products (fully realized or in-development) that are looking to accelerate commercialization within the core CIT sectors: Advanced Manufacturing (non-auto), Agri-Food, Construction, and Mining.