The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative is building the future of industry in Ontario by enabling SMEs to adopt the following Critical Technologies: 5G, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum, and Robotics.
Technology Access Program
Validate an existing product or solution with no-cost access to a Technology Development Site (TDS).
Future Ready
Upskill or reskill staff with up to $10k of OCI support to promote the adoption or integration of Critical Technologies.
Development and Commercialization Program
Derisk and offset the costs of product development activities with $50k-$200k of support from OCI plus no-cost access to a Technology Development Site (TDS).
Sector Adoption Program
Innovate industry-transforming solutions to a CIT challenge statement with a consortium of partners and up to $1 million of OCI support.
Talent Development Internships
Hire new talent for 4-8 months to develop relevant projects employing Critical Technologies with up to $20k of OCI support.
