We secure your government grants, then build your technology

As official CIT and DCC Program Advisors, we first get you funded, then use that money to build the AI systems, websites, and digital tools your business needs.

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Why now

There's likely $10K to $150K in Ontario funding waiting for your business

Ontario has built one of the most generous funding programs in North America for SMBs ready to invest in technology. Up to $10K to train your team in AI. $15K to plan and deploy automations. $150K to ship the systems that scale your business. All matching grants, all non-dilutive.

The catch is that almost nobody applies. The paperwork is a maze, the eligibility rules are dense, and most consultants only handle one piece of the puzzle. As official CIT and DCC Program Advisors, we manage every step from application to implementation, and we've helped 100+ Ontario businesses unlock funding they'd otherwise leave on the table.

If you run an Ontario business doing $500K+ in revenue, there's likely a grant waiting for you. Let's figure out which one fits.

Who qualifies

Ontario businesses

5-499 employees

$500K+ annual revenue

Businesses eager to optimize operations

Manufacturing, construction, wholesale, distribution, agri-food, and mining industries

The funding stack

Ontario grants we can help you unlock

Each grant funds a different kind of project. The right one depends on your goal: training your team, building your first systems, or implementing technology at scale.

AI Training

$10,000

Best for: Leadership and operations teams who want to use AI confidently

‍End-to-end AI training program led by senior experts. Designed for your leadership and your employees, built around the real workflows your team runs every day.
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Hands-on AI training

Tailored to your business

Expert-led program

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Automation Solutions

$15,000

Best for: Businesses ready to deploy custom automations and AI agents

Custom AI agents, ERP/CRM automation, document workflows. We design and build automation systems that cut costs and free up your team, all tailored to how your business actually runs.
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Custom automation solutions

Built around your operations

Hands-on team training

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Tech Implementation

$150,000

Best for: Businesses ready to ship production-grade systems

‍Production-grade software, AI agents, and customer-facing platforms designed and shipped end-to-end by our engineering team. Six-month implementation, fully managed.
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Tailored technology solutions

Complete system integration

Fully managed implementation

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What we can build together

Complete AI Business Audit

We analyze your entire operation to identify where AI can deliver the highest ROI and transform your business:

• Uncover automation goldmines: Identify high-impact processes that AI can handle, freeing up your team for strategic work

• Revenue optimization analysis: Pinpoint which workflows and decisions directly impact your profitability

• Efficiency gap mapping: Discover hidden bottlenecks costing you time and money

• Strategic implementation roadmap: Receive a prioritized, step-by-step plan to maximize your AI investment

AI Agent Development

We build intelligent AI agents that work 24/7 to automate your most critical business processes:

• Customer service agents: Handle inquiries, bookings, and support requests automatically

• Sales qualification bots: Pre-qualify leads and schedule meetings with prospects

• Document processing agents: Extract data from invoices, contracts, and forms instantly

• Workflow orchestration: Coordinate complex processes across multiple systems and teams

CRM/ERP Custom Development

Whether you're implementing new systems or upgrading existing ones, we're certified experts in leading platforms:

• Salesforce customization: Tailored workflows, custom objects, and advanced automation

• Microsoft Dynamics integration: Seamless connection between sales, marketing, and operations

• HubSpot optimization: Marketing automation, lead scoring, and customer journey mapping

• Pipedrive enhancement: Custom fields, deal automation, and reporting dashboards

Website Redesign & SEO Optimization

We create high-converting, search-optimized websites that turn visitors into customers:

• Conversion-focused design: Landing pages and user flows designed to maximize lead generation

• Technical SEO foundation: Fast loading, mobile-optimized, and search engine friendly

• Integration-ready architecture: Seamlessly connect with your CRM, payment systems, and analytics

• Performance tracking setup: Monitor visitor behavior, conversion rates, and ROI from day one

Your AI-driven transformation begins here

We've helped over 100 small businesses unlock government funding for AI and technology upgrades. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.

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ABOUT US

Official partner with Ontario's Future Ready Program

The Future Ready program supports Ontario SMEs in key sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Agri-food, and Mining by helping them upskill employees on emerging technologies.

Islands is an official CIT and DCC Program Advisor, helping Ontario small businesses unlock government funding for digital transformation. As a certified Digital Consultancy, we handle the complete process, from funding applications to building and implementing custom technology.

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Ali El-Shayeb

Founder & CEO of Islands

Serial entrepreneur, investor, and AI operator out of Toronto. With two AI exits behind him, Ali works with high-growth teams as a Fractional CTO, designing agentic systems, training their people to build alongside them, and turning AI strategy into shipped work.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What business owners ask us

Quick answers to help you understand how the grant works for your business.

Is my business eligible for government funding?

Your business may be eligible if you're an Ontario company with 5-499 employees, $500K+ annual revenue, and operate in Manufacturing, Construction, Wholesale, Distribution, Agri-food, or Mining industries. We'll help you determine which grants you qualify for during your free consultation call.

How much funding can my business get?

Depending on your business needs, you can access between $10,000 to $150,000 in government funding. We offer multiple grant programs that can be combined to maximize your funding. During our first call, we'll assess your business and determine which programs offer the best fit.

Do I have to pay anything?

These are 50% matching grant programs. Your business contributes toward technology solutions, and the government provides matching funding.

What digital solutions can I implement with the grant?

We build custom technology that helps your business run smoother and grow faster. This includes systems that handle customer inquiries automatically, tools that track and follow up with leads, custom software designed for your specific processes, and websites that actually bring in more customers.

What happens after I submit the form?

We'll check your eligibility and one of our experts will contact you to understand your business needs and schedule a free consultation call to create your funding strategy.

APPROVAL PROCESS

How to apply for the Digital & AI Training Grant

We guide you through the entire process. Approval typically takes 30 days.

Check eligibility

Book a Call

We map where AI can help your business most and which modules fit your team.

Application and proposal

We handle the paperwork and build a custom funding proposal for your business.

Get approved and start training

Access up to $10,000 in funding and start hands-on, agentic AI training built specifically for your team.

WALL OF LOVE

Real results from real businesses

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

Monty Elsabbagh, Director

Ottawa General Contractors

We weren’t just learning theory—we werebuilding AI workflows that solved realbottlenecks. This was the best kind of hands-ontraining: clear, relevant, and future-ready.

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 Construction

Islands made AI click for me and my team. It’snot just about tools, it’s a new way of thinkingabout scaling our work.

Mohammad El Hassan, CEO

Infinite Distribution Inc.

Our partnership was all about strategy. Islandcame in, assessed our business, and showed usexactly where AI would drive ROI. It was hands-on consulting and results.

Husam Abu Hashem, CEO

International Design Stars

From automation to customer experience, theirtraining gave us a whole new toolkit to rethinkhow we do business. We're now miles ahead ofwhere we started.

Amal Ahmed, President

Selections Interiors and Design

We’ve tried trainings before, but nothing likethis. Islands gave us clarity, direction, animmediate ways to streamline our work. We leftwith tools we actually use every day.

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.

Justin Hocking, Director

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, anddeploy AI solutions that actually work in our dayto-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

Biiibo

Islands helped us unlock Grant (DMAP) thatdirectly supported our growth plans. Theirprocess was efficient and clear, and the impacton our hiring and internal systems wasimmediate.

Abdallah El-Falou, CTO

FluidAI Medical

Working with Islands gave us a real edge. Theyhandled the complexities of the grant processwhile we focused on scaling. The grant fundingwe secured through them accelerated keyinitiatives across our team.

Anan Massud, Head of Sales

Toronto General Contractors

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

Valentin Staykov, CEO

Pastel

Islands made it incredibly easy for us to accessnon-dilutive capital. Their team understood ourbusiness, acted fast, and helped us makemeaningful progress without slowing us down.

Devin Holmberg, 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 tostrengthen our back office and internalcapabilities. Highly recommend them to anygrowing company.

Salpy Sepan, General Manager

Ararat Trading 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.

Umang Dua, Director

Trysight

Working with Islands felt like having an in-housegrants team. They guided us through every step, from identifying the right fundingopportunities to handling the full submissionprocess. Their support directly helped us investmore confidently in our team and productroadmap.

Your path to business automation and engineering excellence

As official partners with Ontario's government digital transformation programs, Islands helps businesses secure funding and implement AI and automation solutions. We've guided 100+ companies from grant approval to full deployment.

24-hour eligibility check:

Find out your funding potential in one day

We handle everything:

From paperwork to setup, you focus on your business

98% success rate:

Our experience helps almost everyone get approved

Built for your business:

Our engineers understand your needs and creates what actually works

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Limited funds available

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Book a free 30-minute consultation today and find out how much your company qualifies for.

Book a strategy session

No pitches, no hard sell. Just a real conversation.

We secure your government grants, then build your technology

There's likely $10K to $150K in Ontario funding waiting for your business

Who qualifies

Ontario grants we can help you unlock

AI Training

Automation Solutions

Tech Implementation

What we can build together

Complete AI Business Audit

AI Agent Development

CRM/ERP Custom Development

Website Redesign & SEO Optimization

Your AI-driven transformation begins here

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Official partner with Ontario's Future Ready Program

Ali El-Shayeb

What business owners ask us

How to apply for the Digital & AI Training Grant

Book a Call

Application and proposal

Get approved and start training

Real results from real businesses

Your path to business automation and engineering excellence

Limited funds available