Automate your small business operations with government funding
Unlock up to $15,000 in matching government funding for professional support to upgrade your technology, make smarter investments, and automate the tasks that slow your business down.
Manual work is the most expensive line item on your P&L.
You don't see it on the income statement, but it's there. Every hour your team spends keying invoices, chasing inventory, updating CRM records, or generating the same reports is an hour that costs you in payroll and momentum. Most businesses just absorb it.
The teams pulling ahead right now are deploying automations that handle the repetitive operational work in the background. Cleaner data, faster cycles, lower costs, and a team that gets to focus on the work that actually grows the business.
That's what this grant is for. If you're an Ontario business, the government will cover up to $15,000 of it.
Who qualifies
Ontario businesses
5-499 employees
$500K+ annual revenue
Businesses eager to optimize operations
Manufacturing, construction, agri-food, and mining industries
Automation systems built around the work you actually do.
We don't sell off-the-shelf software. We assess where automation will move the needle in your business, then design and deploy systems custom-built for your operations.
Automation Audit & Strategy
Custom AI Agents
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ERP & CRM Automation
Document & Data Workflows
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Website & Customer Experience
Implementation & Training
Fund your share of the grant at 2.25% interest
Ontario grants match your investment. BDC's LIFT program covers your half with a low-interest loan, and building with a Canadian team like ours qualifies you for the preferential rate.
Interest rate
Loan size
Principal deferral
LIFT is a repayable loan administered by BDC for businesses with $1M+ in annual revenue. Conditions apply.
Your digital 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.
Trusted partner for Ontario's digital transformation programs
Islands helps Ontario SMEs across sectors like Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Agri-food, Mining, and beyond upskill their teams and adopt emerging technologies with confidence.
As an official CIT and DCC Program Advisor, a BDC Advisor, and active seminar participants with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, we help small and mid-sized businesses unlock government funding and put it to work. From funding applications to building and implementing custom technology, we handle the complete process end to end.
Ali El-Shayeb
Lead Advisor and 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.
What business owners ask us
Quick answers to help you understand how the grant works for your business.
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Your business may be eligible if you're an Ontario small or medium enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 employees, more than $500K in revenue over the last three years, and operate in Manufacturing, Construction, Wholesale, Distribution, Agri-food, or Mining industries. We'll help you determine eligibility during your free consultation call.
You can access up to $15,000 in government funding through the DMAP program to develop your digital transformation strategy and automation solutions. During our first call, we'll assess your business needs and determine if you qualify for this or other available government funding programs.
It's simple - we handle everything for you. After your consultation call, we help you complete all the paperwork and submit your application. Most clients are approved within 2-4 weeks.
You'll receive a comprehensive Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan that includes technology assessments, automation recommendations, implementation roadmaps, and ongoing support - all customized for your specific business needs. As a technology company, we can even develop any AI and automation technology needed for your business.
This is a 50% matching grant program. Your business contributes $15,000 toward technology solutions, and the government provides a matching $15,000 grant.
DMAP (Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan) is an Ontario government program that provides funding to help small businesses evaluate their technology needs and plan their digital transformation.
We're official CIT and DCC Program Advisors with a proven track record. Besides supporting your business at no cost with the application process, we have deep expertise in automation solutions, and provide end-to-end support from funding to product development and implementation.
How to apply for the Digital & AI Training Grant
We guide you through the entire process. Approval takes up to 30 days.
Book a Call
We map where AI can help your business most and match you to the right program, from Future Ready training to full-scale implementation.
Application and Proposal
We handle the paperwork and build a custom funding proposal tailored to your business and the program that fits best.
Get Approved and Get Started
Access government funding and kick off with your team, starting as fast as the $10,000 Future Ready training or scaling up to consulting and implementation.
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:
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