The integration of critical technologies is the global future of industry. Through the Critical Industrial Technologies initiative Ontario industry will converge with innovative SMEs to amplify Ontario’s rich critical technology capabilities and propel four key sectors of Ontario’s economy to the forefront of this transformation.
Four key sectors:
- Mining
- Advanced Manufacturing (non-auto)
- Agri-Food
- Construction
Critical technology areas:
- 5G & advanced networks
- AI
- Blockchain
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- Quantum
The Critical Industrial Technologies initiative will support Ontario SMEs to develop new IP faster and at a greater scale for the benefit of the province and beyond. By also investing in talent development to advance the knowledge and training of critical technologies, Ontarians are poised as leaders in the global industrial economy to tackle the dynamic future.
The Critical Industrial Technologies initiative is a Government of Ontario initiative led by OCI.
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Contact a Program Lead
Jason Lee
Director, Strategic Programs
jlee@oc-innovation.ca
Toyosi Bakare
Program Manager
tbakare@oc-innovation.ca
Amir Pahlevanpour
Business Development and Commercialization Manager
apahlevanpour@oc-innovation.ca
James Borst
Construction Sector Manager
jborst@oc-innovation.ca
Cameron Gray
Sector Manager, Advanced Manufacturing
cgray@oc-innovation.ca
Robert McMillan
Sector Manager, Agri-Food
rmcmillan@oc-innovation.ca
Sierra Mercer
Sector Manager, Mining
smercer@oc-innovation.ca
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