Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative

About this program

The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative supports Ontario SMEs to develop new IP and integrate critical technologies — including AI, 5G, blockchain, robotics, cybersecurity, and quantum — across four key sectors: Mining, Advanced Manufacturing (non-auto), Agri-Food, and Construction. The program offers five streams focused on IP development, commercialization, and talent development. It is offered by the Government of Ontario and powered by OCI.

What this program funds

The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) Initiative, administered by the Ontario Centre of Innovation for the Government of Ontario, supports Ontario small and medium enterprises in developing new intellectual property and integrating critical technologies. The initiative focuses on AI, 5G, blockchain, robotics, cybersecurity, and quantum applications across four key sectors: mining, advanced manufacturing (non-automotive), agri-food, and construction.

The program offers five streams directed at intellectual property development, commercialization, and talent development. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises located in Ontario operating in the target sectors or seeking to integrate the specified technologies into their operations.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no specific deadline listed.

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