DCC Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
$100K–$150K to implement your digital adoption plan — the DMAP follow-on
Overview
$100,000 to $150,000 to implement the digital roadmap you built with DMAP
TDP is the implementation phase of Ontario's digital modernization stack. After completing a DMAP assessment, companies can apply for $100K–$150K to actually deploy the technology recommended in their plan.
This is where the real transformation happens. DMAP told you what to fix. TDP pays for fixing it — ERP systems, automation equipment, cloud migration, sensor networks, digital inventory management. Hardware and software costs are both eligible.
TDP is one of the highest-value provincial programs for Ontario manufacturers and operations-heavy businesses. The $150K contribution can cover the bulk of a mid-size technology deployment that would otherwise require significant capital expenditure.
Who Qualifies
Hard Gates — Must Have
Ontario location
Must operate in Ontario
Completed DMAP project
Must have a finished Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan — this is the gateway
Implementation ready
Must be ready to deploy technology recommended in the DMAP plan
Soft Gates — Nice to Have
Manufacturing sector
Manufacturing and industrial companies are the primary target
Job creation impact
Projects that create or retain jobs score higher
Technology adoption gap
Companies furthest behind in digitization get priority
How Much
Range
$100K – $150K
Rate
Contribution towards implementation costs
Example Recovery
$150K TDP contribution
TDP funds a portion of the technology deployment costs outlined in your DMAP plan. Both hardware (sensors, equipment, automation) and software (ERP, CRM, cloud platforms) costs are eligible.
Worked Example
Your spend
$250K ERP + automation deployment
You recover
$150K TDP contribution
Note
TDP covers $150K of the $250K project cost
Application Process
Complete DMAP first
You cannot apply for TDP without a completed DMAP assessment and plan.
Apply through DCC
Submit TDP application referencing your DMAP plan, with implementation budget and timeline.
Technical review
DCC evaluates the implementation plan for feasibility and alignment with DMAP recommendations.
Contribution agreement
Negotiate terms, milestones, and reporting requirements.
Implementation
Deploy the technology. Submit progress reports and expense claims against milestones.
Common Mistakes
Applying without DMAP
TDP requires a completed DMAP project. There are no shortcuts — do DMAP first, even if you already know what technology you need.
Scope creep beyond the plan
TDP funds what's in the DMAP plan. If you want to add projects not in the original assessment, they won't be covered. Stick to the roadmap.
Underestimating the implementation timeline
Technology deployments always take longer than planned. Build 30% buffer into your timeline or risk running past the contribution agreement period.
Key Deadlines
Prerequisite
DMAP must be completed first
Apply for DMAP now if you haven't started. The sooner DMAP is done, the sooner you access TDP.
Intake
Rolling
No fixed deadline, but annual budget cycles mean earlier applications get priority.
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