Ontario Centres of Excellence Market Readiness
$15,000–$50,000VoucherOntarioOntario Centres of Innovation
Voucher program helping Ontario companies work with colleges and universities to develop and commercialize innovative technologies. Covers prototyping, testing, and market validation activities.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 6–10 weeks
What you'll need
Ontario-Based Company
Headquarters or primary operations must be in Ontario
College/University Partner
Identify an Ontario post-secondary institution to deliver the technical work
Apply via OCI Portal
Submit online through Ontario Centres of Innovation
Official program page · Details verified May 15, 2026
Related funding
- Ontario Genomics / OICR Commercialization Fund — Ontario, up to $250,000
- Ontario Scale-Up Voucher Program — Ontario, up to $50,000
- FedDev Ontario - Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation — Federal, up to $10,000,000
- Invest Ontario Incentives — Ontario, up to Varies by project size
- Investissement Quebec Innovation Financing — Quebec, up to $3,000,000
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund — Ontario, up to $500,000