Islands is a Official DCC Program Advisor

Accelerate Your Digital Transformation with Up to $150,000 in Funding

For Ontario-based SMEs Ready to Implement Digital Technologies

Funding Available

Up to 50% of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $150,000 per applicant.

Purpose

To support SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies identified in their Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP), thereby accelerating growth and supporting the commercialization of Made-in-Ontario digital solutions.

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Who qualifies?

Check out the eligibility criteria.

Business Structure

For-profit SMEs incorporated federally or provincially in Ontario.

Employee Count

Between 1 to 499 full-time employees.

Revenue Requirement

At least $500,000 in annual revenue in one of the last three tax years.

DMAP Completion

Applicants must have completed a DMAP project prior to applying.

Eligible Activities

Adoption and implementation of commercialized digital technologies as outlined in the DMAP.

Collaboration with technology vendors, preferably based in Ontario, to integrate solutions that significantly enhance the SME's digital transformation.

How to Apply for the Technology Demonstration Program

DMAP Completion

Ensure your business has completed a DMAP project.

Prepare Documentation

Gather necessary documents, including a detailed project proposal and any required letters of support.

Submit Application

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. It's advisable to apply promptly, as funding is limited.

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Expert Guidance for Government Grants

We specialize in helping businesses secure funding for both digital transformation and AI adoption. Our team ensures a seamless application process, from eligibility assessment to project implementation. See what our clients have to say:

Amal Ahmed, President

Selections Interiors and Design

We’ve tried trainings before, but nothing like this. Islands gave us clarity, direction, and immediate ways to streamline our work. We left with tools we actually use every day.

Vash Bhatia, CEO

Myron Tile & Stone

The Islands AI training felt like a lightbulb going off. This was the first time AI made real sense for our business—making AI actually useful, not just cool.

Junaid Zabir, COO

Toronto Custom Homes

Islands made AI click for me and my team. It’s not just about tools—it’s a new way of thinking about scaling our work.

Mohammad El Hassan, CEO

Infinite Distribution

Our partnership was all about strategy. Islands came in, assessed our business, and showed us exactly where AI would drive ROI. It wasn’t training—it was hands-on consulting and results.

Monty Elsabbagh, Director Technology

Ottawa General Contractors

We weren’t just learning theory—we were building AI workflows that solved real bottlenecks. This was the best kind of hands-on training: clear, relevant, and future-ready.

Husam Abu Hashem, CEO

International Design Stars

From automation to customer experience, their training gave us a whole new toolkit to rethink how we do business. We're now miles ahead of where we started.

Mark Anthony, CEO

Noble Ground

Their LLM sessions were strategic, fast-paced, and laser-focused on our real needs. I’d recommend Islands to any founder trying to bring AI into operations.

Khaled Daoued, CEO

Arcan Glass Inc

Their AI training was detailed, actionable, and made me rethink how we run key processes. The team came out more efficient and more confident in using AI.

Hassan K, CEO

JH & Co

From prompt engineering to smart automations, every part of the program delivered immediate ROI. This is AI strategy with execution.

Angie Polanco, Owner

Elite Iron Design

Islands upskilled our team quickly, but more than that, they taught us how to build, test, and deploy AI solutions that actually work in our day-to-day environment.

Akram Hanna, Owner

Hanna Homes Construction

They didn’t just train our team. They restructured how we think about AI, applying it to procurement, site operations, and client communications with deep expertise.

Roger Sabat, CEO

Bellamar Impex Inc.

Islands helped us unlock Grant (DMAP) that directly supported our growth plans. Their process was efficient and clear, and the impact on our hiring and internal systems was immediate.

Abdallah El-Falou, CTO

FluidAI Medical

Working with Islands gave us a real edge. They handled the complexities of the grant process while we focused on scaling. The grant funding we secured through them accelerated key initiatives across our team.

Salpy Sepan, General Manager

Ararat Trading (2002) Corp

We’ve worked with other consultants in the past, but Islands was on another level. Their team made the grant process seamless, and we were able to invest into areas of the business that needed immediate attention.

Akram Hanna, Owner

Valentin Staykov, CEO

Islands made it incredibly easy for us to access non-dilutive capital. Their team understood our business, acted fast, and helped us make meaningful progress without slowing us down.

Sam Dennis, Founder

YTZ Management Inc.

Partnering with Islands was a smart move for us. They streamlined the entire funding process and helped us secure the support we needed to strengthen our back office and internal capabilities. Highly recommend them to any growing company.

Anan Massud, Head of Sales

Toronto General Contractors

Phenomenal team and very fast work. Glad we met Ali and the team. They work diligently and have helped us secure $25K funding in weeks, with very little effort on our side.

Umang Dua, Director

Trysight Inc.

Working with Islands felt like having an in-house grants team. They guided us through every step — from identifying the right funding opportunities to handling the full submission process. Their support directly helped us invest more confidently in our team and product roadmap.

AI Innovation & Future-Ready Program:

Up to $10,000 in matched funding to integrate AI-driven solutions.

Eligibility: Ontario SMEs in sectors like manufacturing, construction, agri-food, and mining, with under 500 staff and $500K annual revenue.

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Digital Modernization & Adoption Grant (DMAP):

Up to $15,000 to develop a tailored digital adoption strategy.

Eligibility: For-profit Ontario SMEs with 1–499 employees and at least $500K in revenue in one of the past three tax years.

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Islands is a Official DCC Program Advisor

For Ontario-based SMEs Ready to Implement Digital Technologies