The Ontario Centre of Innovation‘s Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) is Ontario’s knowledge centre focused on driving the digital modernization of Ontario SMEs by:
- Supporting digital literacy through education, coaching and training to help SMEs understand the benefits of digital adoption and supporting them in the development of a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) for their company.
- Accelerating digital adoption by providing SMEs with support to adopt new equipment and processes through the Technology Demonstration Program
- Enhancing technological capacity in both companies and sectors that have the potential for further digitization
- Supporting the commercialization of Made-in-Ontario technologies by connecting companies looking to adopt digital technologies with Ontario technology firms
Digitalization is redefining the future for companies. It is a critical factor in the success and growth of Ontario’s companies, enabling them to release products to the market faster and reach the right customers, all while offering a near perfect experience. Through DCC, Ontario is placing its SMEs at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting them to adapt and thrive from this digital evolution.
DCC has two program streams which are open for applications to support SMEs in the adoption and implementation of digital technology:
- DIGITAL MODERNIZATION AND ADOPTION PLAN (DMAP)
- TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
