Explore the government programs that cover the cost of your technology. Find the right fit for your business.
Canada's premier innovation funding program. Covers 75-80% of R&D labour costs for businesses developing new technology products, services, or processes.
Software development, product engineering, technical research, prototype development, proof-of-concept projects.
Canadian-incorporated SME, fewer than 500 employees, working on technology with genuine innovation or technical uncertainty.
First-time applicants typically receive $75K-$200K. Established relationships can access $500K+.
Government covers the cost of training your employees on new technology. Up to $10K per person ($15K if hiring unemployed).
CRM training, cybersecurity awareness, cloud platform training, automation tools, data analytics, any tech upskilling.
ANY Ontario employer. Government covers up to 83% of training costs for small businesses (<100 employees). Your cost on a $10K program: just $1,667.
$10,000 per employee, no limit on number of employees trained. Hiring unemployed? Government covers 100%.
Ontario's digital transformation grant. Covers planning ($15K) and implementation ($150K) of technology modernization projects.
Digital transformation planning, CRM/ERP implementation, e-commerce, cloud migration, business process automation.
Ontario-based SMEs seeking to modernize their digital capabilities.
50% cost-share model. Client pays upfront, government reimburses 50% upon project completion.
New Ontario fund helping businesses impacted by U.S. trade disruptions. Covers technology to diversify markets and build supply chain resilience.
Technology for supply chain management, market diversification platforms, e-commerce for new markets, automation to reduce costs.
Ontario businesses demonstrating impact from U.S. trade policy changes.
Government determines whether funding is provided as a grant or interest-free loan based on your project.
Covers website translation and marketing material adaptation for new international markets. Does NOT cover website building, SEO, or e-commerce platforms.
Multilingual website translation, marketing material adaptation, market research tools, trade show participation, international marketing collateral.
Canadian SME, $100K-$100M revenue, fewer than 500 employees, targeting NEW export markets.
50% cost-share. Government covers half of eligible expenses up to $50,000.
The federal SR&ED credit (35%) plus Ontario OITC (8%) lets you recover up to 43% of qualifying R&D expenditures. Refundable means you get cash even if you owe no tax.
Software development, product engineering, technical problem-solving, prototype development - any work involving scientific or technological uncertainty.
Any Canadian corporation doing qualifying R&D.
35% federal + 8% provincial = 43% recovery on up to $3M of eligible spend.
Ontario's entry-level grant for new and growing businesses. Small amount but very easy to get.
Any business expense - technology, equipment, marketing, inventory.
Ontario residents 18+, starting or expanding a business, 25% match contribution.
$5,000 with 25% match. Often combined with other programs for bigger impact.
Hire tech interns or recent graduates and the government covers most or all of their wages. These are the easiest subsidies to access - broad eligibility, fast approval, and real talent for your projects.
Government reimburses up to 70% of wages when you hire a post-secondary tech student. Covers software dev, data analytics, digital marketing, CRM, cybersecurity roles.
Any Canadian business offering digital economy placements. Student must be full-time Canadian post-secondary (citizen/PR).
Covers the FULL salary of a recent graduate for 6 months in a digital role. The most generous wage subsidy program available.
Employers with 500 or fewer employees. Graduate must be 15-30, underemployed or unemployed, citizen/PR.
Same structure as ICTC WIL Digital. Covers 50-70% of wages for tech student placements.
Canadian businesses and nonprofits (excluding large financial institutions).
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