Ontario Investing $7.5 Million to Help Businesses Go Digital

July 16, 2025

• Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario’s economy, and our government is helping more businesses embrace new technologies that will improve their operations, ensuring they stay competitive in today’s digital economy.
• The Digitlization Competence Centre (DCC) helps companies to transition and find made-in-Ontario digital solutions with expert guidance, training and up to $115,000 in targeted grants.
• Our government is investing $5 million to support the Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP), which helps businesses assess their digital needs and work with a consultant to create a customized plan, with participating companies reporting $380 million in increased revenue.
  • Through DMAP, companies can receive a grant of up to $15,000 to match private investment that supports planning for technology investments.
  • Companies that have completed a DMAP project are eligible for additional grants of up to $100,000 to match private investment in purchasing and installing new technologies that support business growth and create jobs.
• In addition, our government is investing $2.5 million to support small businesses in the retail sector in areas like online payment systems, inventory management software, customer relationship management tools, digital marketing, cybersecurity solutions and artificial intelligence.
• Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government will continue to protect Ontario and help businesses navigate an uncertain economy by building the most competitive and resilient economy in the G7.