Digital Technology Cluster

Bringing ambitious digital innovation projects to life often requires more than a single organization can manage on its own. For Canadian businesses and organizations looking to collaborate on transformative technology initiatives, the Digital Technology Cluster offers an opportunity to access meaningful, non-repayable funding support while working alongside industry, academic, community, and government partners across the country. The program is designed to help organizations tackle complex challenges and accelerate the development and adoption of advanced digital solutions with real-world impact.

Delivered by Canada’s Digital Technology Cluster, commonly known as DIGITAL, this national initiative supports collaborative projects across a wide range of sectors, from health and environmental sustainability to artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, skills development, and connectivity. Funding levels vary by project scope and partner contributions, but successful applicants can receive support to offset a portion of eligible costs related to research and development, technology commercialization, partnership-building, and training initiatives. Startups, small and medium-sized businesses, larger enterprises, and nonprofits can all participate, provided they work as part of a consortium and meet certain requirements, including cluster membership.

With a competitive, continuous intake and calls for proposals that open and close based on available funding, this program is best suited for organizations with well-defined, collaborative projects and a readiness to co-invest. Learning more about current opportunities and project expectations can help determine whether the Digital Technology Cluster aligns with your innovation goals.