CIT — Future Ready
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Overview
Financial aid of up to $10,000 in matched funding to hire external, third-party subject matter experts for employee training in areas relating to the adoption and implementation of Critical Technologies.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $10,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum of $10,000 funding per company Eligibility Ontario-based SME, fewer than 500 staff Training must focus on at least 1 of the named Critical Technologies SMEs should operate in or supply solutions to at least one of the named key sectors Matching of funds 1:1 by SME Note: Critical Technologies include: 5G and Advanced Networks, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Robotics. Use this to Upskill/reskill talent for strategic business growth Network development Ecosystem navigation support Strategic innovation partners
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
CIT — Future Ready is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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