Access up to $15,000 to develop a Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a multitude of ever-evolving challenges, and some may need expert guidance and financial support to both adopt and adapt to modern technologies, environments, and customers.
Fortunately, the Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) of the Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) recognizes that digital transformation is key to the success and growth of Ontario’s SMEs, and the Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) program enables SMEs to understand and use new technology to release better products faster, reach the right customers, and offer more positive service experiences.
How does our DMAP process work?
The DMAP is a competitive program, and you can take full advantage of the experience and expertise of our ACT team to save your business valuable time and effort in planning, preparing, and following up on your DMAP application.
- Consultation with ACT to validate and select your eligible/projects
- ACT coordinates with qualified consultants to develop your DMAP
- ACT prepares all supporting documents and submits your application
- OCI reviews the project and communicates its decision within 2 weeks
What’s next? Receive up to $150,000 to put your plan into action
Every good plan needs to be followed through. Ontario businesses that have successfully completed the DMAP program can receive additional support through the DCC Technology Demonstration Program (Demo), which offers up to $150,000 of additional reimbursement funding to implement their Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.
Upon completion of the DMAP program, your business will also gain fast-track access to the zero-interest BDC loan of up to $100,000 and $7,300/head wage subsidy offered by the federal Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP).