DCC Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP)
Up to $15,000 to build an Ontario digital modernization and AI adoption plan
Overview
Turn operational bottlenecks into a funded digital modernization roadmap
OCI's current Digital Competence Centre intake offers eligible Ontario SMEs up to $15,000 toward a vendor-neutral Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.
The plan can map workflow automation, data foundations, cybersecurity, software integration, and responsible AI adoption before the company commits to implementation spending.
DMAP is the planning gateway to TDP. Approval is required before eligible work begins, and the contribution remains subject to OCI review and available funding.
Who Qualifies
Hard Gates — Must Have
Ontario location
Must operate in Ontario
1-499 employees
Between 1 and 499 full-time equivalents
$750K revenue
At least $750,000 in annual revenue
For-profit corporation
Registered Ontario business
Soft Gates — Nice to Have
Low digital maturity
Companies not yet digitized get more value from the planning process
Manufacturing or operations-heavy
Companies with physical operations have the clearest modernization paths
How Much
Range
Up to $15K
Rate
Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Example Recovery
$15K maximum contribution
OCI may contribute up to 50% of eligible planning costs, capped at $15,000.
Worked Example
Your spend
$30K eligible digital planning engagement
You recover
$15K maximum contribution
Note
Subject to OCI approval and eligible-cost rules.
Application Process
Submit DCC intake
Complete OCI's company intake so the business and proposed modernization need can be screened.
Scope the plan
Map workflows, software stack, bottlenecks, data risk, AI opportunities, and implementation priorities with an eligible advisor.
Receive approval
Confirm the OCI agreement and eligible project start date before beginning reimbursable work.
Deliver and claim
Complete the approved plan, pay eligible invoices, and submit required evidence for reimbursement.
Common Mistakes
Treating intake as approval
The intake form starts screening; it does not guarantee funding. Wait for the OCI agreement before eligible work begins.
Starting before approval
Start reimbursable work only after OCI confirms approval and the eligible project period.
Vague project scope
Even without DMAP funding, the assessment needs a specific operational scope: inventory, scheduling, CRM, accounting, security, or AI governance.
Key Deadlines
Intake
Currently available
OCI publishes a combined DCC company intake form; funding remains subject to screening and availability.
TDP unlock
After DMAP completion
Eligible DMAP graduates may pursue the implementation stream.
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