About the Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative
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 offered by the Government of Ontario, powered by OCI.
Interested in CIT? Explore the five program streams at https://www.citinnovation.ca/programs/ to learn more.
2026 AWS Artificial Intelligence Innovation Award
Congratulations to Tsaro, winner of the 2026 OCI Artificial Intelligence Award!
OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Advanced Manufacturing powered by AWS
Congratulations to AutoAlign AI, winner of the 2026 OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Advanced Manufacturing powered by AWS!
OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Agri-Food powered by AWS
Congratulations to Saiwa, winner of the 2026 OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Agri-Food powered by AWS!
OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Construction powered by AWS
Congratulations to Giatec Scientific Inc, winner of the 2026 OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Construction powered by AWS!
OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Mining Powered by AWS
Congratulations to LoopX, winner of the 2026 OCI Artificial Intelligence Award for Mining Powered by AWS!
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Jason Lee
Director, Strategic Programs
jlee@oc-innovation.ca
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