Overview
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) helps translate academic and industry collaboration into economic outcomes across Ontario’s dense post-secondary ecosystem. Official materials highlight programmes that support companies with innovation investment, co-investment, jobs, and follow-on private capital—positioning OCI as a practical commercialization partner, not a pitch-only brand.
Initiatives such as Collaborate to Commercialize (C2C) and the Digitalization Competence Centre help firms adopt research partnerships and digital capabilities.
What they teach
OCI-facing programmes commonly emphasize:
- Academic–industry collaboration for commercialization
- Innovation funding and co-investment pathways
- Digitalization competence for Ontario companies
- Building competitive advantage in the intangible/knowledge economy
Webinars and information sessions help applicants understand programme fit before applying.
Who it's for
- Ontario companies seeking innovation partners and funding pathways
- Researchers and institutions commercializing IP
- Firms implementing digital technologies
- Economic-development stakeholders across Ontario communities
Frequently asked
Grant agency or accelerator?
OCI operates innovation programmes connecting industry, academia, and investment outcomes.
Province-wide?
Yes—materials reference support across many Ontario communities.
Only startups?
Company support spans innovation and digitalization needs; check programme criteria.
How do I start?
Explore oc-innovation.ca for C2C, DCC, webinars, and applications.