Are you developing a Product for the Agri-food Industry that uses Innovative Tech? Learn more about the CIT Cost-Share Initiative!

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for 1:1 cost-share funding up to $100k through the Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative (CIT)! The application deadline is May 30th, 2025.

This program is geared towards small and medium-sized Ontario-based companies developing a solution or product that incorporates at least one of these six critical technologies: 5G & advanced networks, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, Cybersecurity or Quantum.

Some examples of greenhouse-specific projects that would fall under this program: robotics for planting or harvesting, AI for sorting on a production line, or 5G connected sensor systems for greenhouse monitoring.

Program Details

This initiative has 5 different funding programs that aim to drive the commercialization and adoption of critical technologies to advance Ontario’s agri-food sector. One of the five programs, the Development and Commercialization Program (DC), is currently accepting applications until May 30th.

Successful applicants will benefit from the program’s requirement to utilize one of the below Technology Development Sites (e.g. Vineland) for up to 6 months at no cost. Use these sites and the provided cost-share funding to help develop, test and showcase your products and solutions so they can hit the market faster. You also have the option to collaborate with strategic industry partners to create potential commercialization opportunities. The program will help you in connecting with development sites and strategic partners.

Additional information:

For more information, check out the links below or tune into one of the webinars on June 4th, September 3rd or November 5th 2025.

Have questions? Contact:

Rob McMillian, CIT Agri-food Sector Manager: rmcmillan@oc-innovation.ca OR

Laura Clark, CIT Outreach & Engagement Manager: lclark@oc-innovation.ca

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