The DCC Technology Demonstration Program is a program that supports the adoption and implementation of commercialized digital technology by a SME in partnership with a digital vendor.

The eligibility requirements for the DCC Technology Demonstration Program include having a partnership between an SME and a technology vendor firm, preferably located in Ontario, and having a significant impact on the business, such as job creation/retention, new revenues, new customers, follow-on investment, and productivity improvements.

Funding for the DCC Technology Demonstration Program is provided to eligible applicants in the form of a reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred during the project up to $150,000

To apply for the DCC Technology Demonstration Program, you must first initiate the application process with an OCI Business Development Manager. Once initiated, you will receive login information to begin completing the application.

Required supporting documents for the DCC Technology Demonstration Program application include resumes/CVs from relevant team members, a letter of support from the digital technology vendor firm, a vendor company profile, and any additional supporting documents that may be relevant.

The retrospective survey is a brief survey that applicants are required to complete on an annual basis for three years from the end date of the project. It collects data on commercial outcomes from the project and is required by OCI for assessment of program impact and continuous improvement.

If a project extension is required, the applicant MUST request it using the Project Administration tab in their AccessOCI project file. Extension requests must be made before the project end date and be approved by OCI. A maximum extension of three months will be allowable.

If there are any material changes to the project, including changes related to the applicant company, the vendor, scope of work, timelines, deliverables, or eligible expenses, the applicant MUST contact the OCI Program Manager as soon as the changes are known.

Applicants are required to report on project milestones, success stories, deviations, financials, productivity, commercialization, and economic outputs. Reporting is done through OCI's AccessOCI system.

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