The DCC Digital Modernization and Adoption Program is an initiative designed to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to better understand their organization’s technology needs, guide their digital transformation decision-making, and optimize their technology investments.

The program aims to support digital literacy, accelerate digital adoption for SMEs, and increase competitiveness in the digital economy.

The program provides an opportunity for Ontario SMEs to identify and bridge barriers to adoption of digital technologies. Eligible SMEs receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement funds to develop a digital adoption plan. The grant covers the cost of retaining the services of an approved Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC).

Applications must be initiated in AccessOCI by an OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) or an OCI DAA. Once initiated, the Applicant will receive login information to begin completing the application. Companies that wish to be connected with an OCI BDM or OCI-DAA should submit a Client Intake Form.

The applicant must be an Ontario-based SME. The project must support Ontario-based SMEs to generate an effective Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan in order to enable digital adoption and transformation in the SME and drive productivity increases and company growth.

Projects must contract with an eligible Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) from the DCC roster to develop their Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) and will need to submit their completed plan for reimbursement.

Eligible SMEs receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement funds to develop a digital adoption plan. The grant covers the cost of retaining the services of an approved Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC).

Applications must be initiated in AccessOCI by an OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) or an OCI DAA. Once initiated, the Applicant will receive login information to begin completing the application. The program is open for applications accepted on a rolling basis.

On the scheduled project completion date, the applicant will receive another notification and a link to complete the Final Project Progress and Claim Report from OCI’s AccessOCI system. All required final reports from the applicant must be submitted within 30 days of project completion in order to be reimbursed for eligible expenses and maintain good financial standing with OCI.

For program-related inquiries, regarding program guidelines, eligibility, and submitting the online application, please book a free 30 minute consulting CLICK HERE.