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Train your team in AI with government funding

We assess your operations, design tailored AI training for your team's specific needs, and manage the entire government funding process.

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Who qualifies

Ontario businesses

1-499 employees

$500K+ annual revenue

Businesses eager to modernize and optimize operations

What you get

AI Business Audit & Assessment

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We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your operations to identify the highest-impact AI opportunities and create a customized implementation strategy tailored to your industry.

Customized AI Training Programs

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Hands-on workshops and training sessions designed specifically for your team's skill level and your business processes - no generic courses, just practical knowledge you can use immediately.

AI Readiness & Strategy Development

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We help you build internal AI capabilities by training your staff on best practices, tool selection, and implementation planning so your team can confidently lead AI initiatives.

Implementation Support & Mentorship

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Ongoing guidance and support as you roll out AI solutions, including troubleshooting, optimization recommendations, and strategic advice to ensure successful adoption.

Your transformation begins here

We've helped over 100 small businesses get government funding for technology upgrades. Fill out the form below to get started.

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How to Apply for Digital and AI Training Grant

We guide you through the entire process, and approval typically takes 30 days:

1

Book a Call

Get tailored advice to determine where AI can help your business most.

2

Application and proposal

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

3

Get approved and start training

Access your funding and begin AI training that's built specifically for your team.

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 solutions.

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 to project implementation. See what our clients have to say:

Amal Ahmed, President
Selections Interiors and Design
We’ve tried trainings before, but nothing like this. Islands gave us clarity, direction, and immediate ways to streamline our work. We left with tools we actually use every day.
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 Custom Homes
Islands made AI click for me and my team. It’s not just about tools—it’s a new way of thinking about scaling our work.
Mohammad El Hassan, CEO
Infinite Distribution
Our partnership was all about strategy. Islands came in, assessed our business, and showed us exactly where AI would drive ROI. It wasn’t training—it was hands-on consulting and results.
Monty Elsabbagh, Director Technology
Ottawa General Contractors
We weren’t just learning theory—we were building AI workflows that solved real bottlenecks. This was the best kind of hands-on training: clear, relevant, and future-ready.
Husam Abu Hashem, CEO
International Design Stars
From automation to customer experience, their training gave us a whole new toolkit to rethink how we do business. We're now miles ahead of where we started.
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.
Hassan K, CEO
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, and deploy AI solutions that actually work in our day-to-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
Bellamar Impex Inc.
Islands helped us unlock Grant (DMAP) that directly supported our growth plans. Their process was efficient and clear, and the impact on our hiring and internal systems was immediate.
Abdallah El-Falou, CTO
FluidAI Medical
Working with Islands gave us a real edge. They handled the complexities of the grant process while we focused on scaling. The grant funding we secured through them accelerated key initiatives across our team.
Salpy Sepan, General Manager
Ararat Trading (2002) 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.
Akram Hanna, Owner
Valentin Staykov, CEO
Islands made it incredibly easy for us to access non-dilutive capital. Their team understood our business, acted fast, and helped us make meaningful progress without slowing us down.
Sam Dennis, 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 to strengthen our back office and internal capabilities. Highly recommend them to any growing company.
Anan Massud, Head of Sales
Toronto General Contractors
Phenomenal team and very fast work. Glad we met Ali and the team. They work diligently and have helped us secure $25K funding in weeks, with very little effort on our side.
Umang Dua, Director
Trysight Inc.
Working with Islands felt like having an in-house grants team. They guided us through every step — from identifying the right funding opportunities to handling the full submission process. Their support directly helped us invest more confidently in our team and product roadmap.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Islands.

What is Islands and what do you do?

Islands is an innovative startup on a mission to collaborate with visionary founders to solve complex challenges that the future holds. Our primary focus lies in offering cutting-edge Fractional CTO and Technology partnership services, specialized in AI, B2B SaaS, and Fintech solutions. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, ranging from crafting AI strategies to designing and deploying custom software solutions.

What services does Islands provide?

Islands is an innovative startup on a mission to collaborate with visionary founders to solve complex challenges that the future holds. Our primary focus lies in offering cutting-edge Fractional CTO and Technology partnership services, specialized in AI, B2B SaaS, and Fintech solutions. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, ranging from crafting AI strategies to designing and deploying custom software solutions.