Critical Industrial Technologies initiative - Sector Adoption (SA) Program

As part of the broader Critical Industrial Technologies initiative, the Sector Adoption (SA) Program is a challenge based multi-partner program that drives significant impact and advancement of a whole sector.  Industry driven challenge statements across CIT’s four focus sectors (advanced manufacturing, mining, agrifood, and construction) and/or six critical technologies (5G and advanced networks, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, robotics and quantum) will be available will be available for viewing on the OCI/CIT website upon their individual launch. Eligible company consortia are welcome to apply. The CIT-SA program contributes up to one-third of eligible project costs for approved projects up to a maximum of $1,000,000, with the remainder contributed by Applicants and/or private sector partners.  At project completion, recipients are required to demonstrate their product and/or service developed or advanced through Ontario's support. Please note that any public communications about the project, CIT, or Ontario funding will require review and approval from OCI prior to release. Sharing information and achievements through showcase events and media communications is encouraged and will be supported.