Implement custom technology solutions with government funding
We design tailored technology implementations around your business needs and manage the funding process, helping you unlock up to $50,000 in matching government grants through Ontario's TDP program.
Building the next phase of your business shouldn't drain your balance sheet.
Most growing businesses hit the same wall. The legacy systems that got you to $5M won't get you to $20M, but ripping them out and replacing them is a six-figure decision that nobody wants to make in a single quarter.
The Technology Demonstration Program exists to remove that math. Up to $50,000 in matching funds for businesses that have completed a DMAP plan and are ready to ship. We design the system, build it end-to-end, and manage the funding process so your team can focus on the business while it gets done.
If you're an Ontario SMB with a completed DMAP project, this is the grant that turns the plan into reality.
Who qualifies
Ontario businesses
5-499 employees
$500K+ annual revenue
Businesses eager to optimize operations
Manufacturing, construction, wholesale, distribution, agri-food, and mining industries
Production-grade systems, not science projects.
TDP funds real implementations. We design and ship systems that go into daily use across your business, from the front office to the shop floor.
Custom Software & Internal Tools
AI Agents & Agentic Workflows
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System Integration & Data Infrastructure
Customer-Facing Platforms
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End-to-End Implementation
Adoption & Long-Term Support
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 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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The Technology Demonstration Program (TDP) is an Ontario government initiative that provides up to $50,000 in funding to help small and medium businesses implement the digital solutions outlined in their completed DMAP projects. As official partners, we help you unlock this grant by checking your eligibility and providing a free consultation call with one of our experts.
Your business may be eligible if you're an Ontario company with 5-499 employees, $500K+ annual revenue, and have completed a DMAP project. You must be ready to implement digital solutions within a 6-month timeline. We'll help you determine eligibility during our free consultation call.
We build custom technology that helps your business run smoother and grow faster. This includes software to handle customer inquiries automatically, sales systems that track leads and customers, tools that process paperwork instantly, and custom apps designed specifically for how your business operates.
This is a 50% matching grant program. Your business contributes up to $50,000 toward technology implementation, and the government provides a matching grant up to $50,000.
We're official CIT and DCC Program Advisors with a proven track record. Besides supporting you at no cost with the application process, we have deep expertise in custom technology development and provide end-to-end support from funding to complete solution 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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