AI & Automation Grants for Ontario Businesses

Q: Which programs fund AI & automation in Ontario?

SR&ED, IRAP and DMAP. Eligibility depends on scope, costs and outcomes.

Q: Do you help with funding and implementation?

Yes—scoping, submission prep, and hands-on automation delivery with measurable KPIs.

Pinnacle Tech Projects helps SMEs across Barrie and Simcoe County secure funding (DMAP, SR&ED, IRAP) and deliver practical automation so you get measurable results fast.

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Why teams choose us

Grant + delivery under one roof (no hand-offs)
Faster approvals with clean scopes, budgets, KPIs
Implementation that pays back. Tracked outcomes
Ontario-based expertise in DMAP, SR&ED, and IRAP programs
Full automation delivery with measurable results

Funding at a glance

Program	Type	Typical Support	Best for
SR&ED	Tax credit	~35–60% eligible R&D costs	Experimental dev, prototypes
IRAP	Non-repayable	Varies by project	Innovation & commercialization
DMAP	Grant	Varies by stream	Digital adoption & automation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which programs fund AI & automation in Ontario?

SR&ED (R&D tax incentive), IRAP (innovation support), and DMAP (digital adoption). Eligibility depends on scope, costs, and outcomes.

Do you help with both funding and implementation?

Yes. We handle project scoping, submission prep, and hands-on automation delivery with measurable KPIs.

How long does the DMAP application process take?

Typically 4-8 weeks from initial consultation to submission. Implementation can begin upon approval, usually within 60 days.

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