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How to unlock AI Funding for Businesses through OCI

Learn about funding streams and support available through the Ontario Centre of Innovation to help SMBs adopt, develop, and commercialize AI solutions.
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Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to improve productivity, modernize operations, and bring new products and services to market. For many organizations, however, understanding how to fund the next step can be a challenge. 

In this webinar, representatives from the Ontario Centre of Innovation will provide an overview of AI-related funding streams and support available to SMBs. Attendees will learn about program fit, eligibility considerations, application readiness, and how OCI can help businesses move AI projects forward. 

This practical session is designed for business leaders exploring AI adoption, development, or commercialization and looking to better understand available funding opportunities and next steps. 

WHY ATTEND

  • Learn about OCI funding streams and support available to small and medium-sized businesses 
  • Understand what types of AI projects may be eligible for funding 
  • Hear directly from OCI representatives about application pathways and program fit 
  • Learn what businesses should prepare before pursuing AI funding 
  • Ask questions about eligibility, timelines, project readiness, and next steps 
  • Gain a clearer understanding of how funding can support AI adoption, development, and commercialization 

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for: 

  • Small and medium-sized business owners exploring AI funding opportunities 
  • Business leaders interested in adopting AI tools or improving operations through AI 
  • Companies developing or commercializing AI-enabled products, services, or technologies 
  • Operations, innovation, digital transformation, and technology leaders evaluating AI projects 
  • Founders and leadership teams looking for support to move an AI initiative forward 
  • Anyone interested in learning how OCI supports Ontario businesses through innovation funding