Technology Access Program (TAP)
No funding involved
In-Kind Support
Description:
The Technology Access Program provides Ontario SMEs with no cost access to the CIT Technology
Development Sites (TDSs) to support the development and commercialization of Ontario made products and services that integrate/adopt Critical Technologies (5G and advanced networks, AI, blockchain, robotics, quantum, cybersecurity) related to four key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Food, Construction and Mining. At these sites SMEs can develop, test, validate and showcase their products and services, helping disruptive innovations hit the market faster.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must;
1. Be a small- and medium- sized enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 global full-time employees.
2. Have registered operations (R&D, manufacturing, product management, etc.) in Ontario
and a valid CRA business number.
3. Has the intent and potential to apply, exploit and/or commercialize the results of the
project for the economic benefit of Ontario.
4. Has the necessary expertise and resources to put the project into effect within an
appropriate time frame.
5. Be In good financial and reporting standing with OCI.
6. Adoption of critical technologies is part of their long-term product roadmap
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. be initiated in AccessOCI by a OCI Business Development Manager (BDM)
or CIT Sector Manager (SM).
a. Companies that wish to be connected with an OCI Business Development Manager or Sector Manager should submit an OCI Company Intake Form.
2. Once the BDM/SM confirms that the opportunity is suitable for the program, the Applicant will receive login information to OCI’s online application system, AccessOCI, to begin completing the application.
3. Complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents as outlined in the application.
4. Request your BDM to provide an endorsement of the application. The endorsement must be requested at least one week prior to submission. Once the endorsement is provided, a submission button will become visible, and the applicant or BD will then be able to submit the
application
5. All submitted applications will undergo an initial internal review for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance. A list of any deficiencies will be sent to the applicant for revision.
6. . When the application is endorsed as eligible and complete by OCI’s internal team, the application will be reviewed by the CIT Review Committee
7. Successful Applicants will be notified by OCI and provided an outline of conditions and additional information necessary to access the TDS. Applicants who are not selected will be notified by OCI. Feedback on the decision can be provided by their BD.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. OCI Company Intake Form.
2. Proposal Questions
Other Things to Note:
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