DCC Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Up to $50,000 to implement an approved digital modernization plan
Overview
Move from an approved DMAP roadmap into technology implementation
OCI's current Digital Competence Centre page lists up to $50,000 for eligible Ontario SMEs implementing technology after completing a DMAP project.
The implementation should follow the priorities established in the approved plan and can include automation, system integration, data infrastructure, and AI-enabled modernization where the business case supports it.
An older July 2025 OCI announcement referenced TDP support up to $100,000, but the current program page and April 2026 guideline both cap reimbursement at $50,000. We use the current operative amount.
Who Qualifies
Hard Gates — Must Have
Ontario location
Must operate in Ontario
1-499 employees
Must be an eligible Ontario SME
$750K revenue
At least $750,000 revenue in one of the last three tax years
Completed DMAP project
Must have a finished Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan — this is the gateway
Implementation ready
Must be ready to deploy technology recommended in the DMAP plan
Soft Gates — Nice to Have
Manufacturing sector
Manufacturing and industrial companies are the primary target
Job creation impact
Projects that create or retain jobs score higher
Technology adoption gap
Companies furthest behind in digitization get priority
How Much
Range
Up to $50K on the current OCI program page
Rate
Up to 50% of eligible implementation costs
Example Recovery
Up to $50K planning estimate
OCI may reimburse up to 50% of eligible implementation costs, capped at $50,000.
Worked Example
Your spend
$100K eligible automation deployment
You recover
Up to $50K planning estimate
Note
Final amount, rate, and eligibility are determined by OCI.
Application Process
Confirm DMAP completion
Verify that the business completed an eligible DMAP and meets the current DCC company requirements.
Define implementation scope
Connect software, workflow, security, integration, training, and AI work directly to the approved DMAP priorities.
Submit DCC intake
Use OCI's company intake and confirm the contribution cap, cost share, and eligible start date.
Implement and report
Deliver only approved work and retain invoices, payment evidence, and outcome records required by OCI.
Common Mistakes
Using an obsolete $100K cap
An older announcement used $100K, but the current page and April 2026 guideline cap reimbursement at $50K.
Skipping the business case
Even without TDP, implementation projects need clear ROI, budget, timeline, owners, and vendor accountability.
Underestimating the implementation timeline
Technology deployments always take longer than planned. Build a practical buffer before promising outcomes.
Key Deadlines
Prerequisite
Completed DMAP
TDP is the implementation follow-on for eligible DMAP graduates.
Intake
Currently available
OCI publishes a combined DCC company intake form; confirm final terms during screening.
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