Grant

CIT - Future Ready

Ontario Centre of Innovation · Ontario

OpenAIHiring & TalentGeneral
Funding
Up to $10,000
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME

Overview

Financial aid of up to $10,000 in matched funding for Ontario SMEs to hire external, third-party subject matter experts to train employees in areas relating to the adoption and implementation of Critical Technologies (5G and Advanced Networks, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Robotics).

Who can apply

  • Ontario-based SME with fewer than 500 staff
  • training must focus on at least one named Critical Technology (5G and Advanced Networks, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum, Robotics)
  • SME should operate in or supply solutions to at least one named key sector
  • must match funds 1:1.
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What it can pay for

Technology adoptionAdvisory

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.