Grant for Ontario Food Manufacturers | Caddy
⚡ Highly competitive program — limited funding available. Joining the waitlist now is how you stay ahead of other Ontario food manufacturers.

OCI Technology Demonstration Project · Ontario

Still on paper and spreadsheets?
There's a grant for that.

The Ontario Centres of Innovation may cover up to 50% of the cost of implementing a digital inventory and traceability system. On a standard Caddy annual plan, that's an estimated ~$2,900 back in your pocket — and up to ~$4,600 on a 2-year prepaid plan. We're building a waitlist of Ontario food manufacturers — and the earlier you're on it, the better positioned you'll be.

Secure my spot on the waitlist

This is a competitive, limited-availability program. Once funding is earmarked, it's gone — and food manufacturers who act early are the ones who benefit.

What the OCI TDP grant may cover on a standard Caddy plan

50%
of eligible implementation costs potentially covered by OCI TDP Phase 2
~$2,900
estimated grant value on a Caddy annual plan + implementation fee*
~$4,600
estimated grant value on a Caddy 2-year prepaid plan + implementation fee*

* Estimates based on Caddy Birdie plan ($399/mo billed annually) + $1,000 implementation fee at 50% coverage. Actual grant value depends on your specific plan, eligibility, and OCI approval. Not a guarantee of funding.

Why act now

Most Ontario food manufacturers miss this program.
Don't be one of them.

The OCI grant isn't a guaranteed cheque — it's a competitive program with limited funding. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, which means food manufacturers who move first have a real advantage. By the time most people hear about it, the best funding windows have already closed.

Limited Funding is finite and allocated on a first-come, rolling basis — it doesn't wait for you
Competitive Approval is not guaranteed — eligibility, readiness, and timing all matter
First-served Applications reviewed as received — being early is a genuine strategic advantage

Joining our waitlist gives you a head start. We'll connect you with our OCI consultant partner, confirm your eligibility, and make sure you're positioned before the funding window narrows.

Join the waitlist — secure my spot

Why it matters

Paper and spreadsheets work — until they don't.

Most Ontario food manufacturers run their inventory and production records manually. It's manageable at small volume. But as you scale into retail and wholesale, the cracks show fast.

  • SFCR requires documented lot-level traceability and recall procedures — a binder won't survive a CFIA audit
  • Retail buyers (Sobeys, Loblaws, UNFI Canada) are asking for traceability documentation before listing you
  • GMP, SQF, and HACCP certifications require formal production records that manual systems can't support
  • When volume grows, the founder becomes the single point of failure for all operational knowledge

The barrier isn't willingness to change. It's cost. The OCI grant is designed specifically to remove that barrier — but only for food manufacturers who act before the funding runs out.

How it works

From paper to digital — with grant support at every step.

1
You join the waitlist today We confirm your eligibility and connect you with our OCI Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) — a certified expert who guides you through Phase 1 and positions your application before funding runs out.
2
Your digital adoption plan is built — DMAP (Phase 1) The consultant assesses your operations, identifies where digital tools improve inventory management and traceability, and recommends the right technology. This 12-week planning phase is also grant-supported. 50% covered · up to $30K project value
3
You apply for implementation funding — TDP (Phase 2) Once your plan is approved, OCI covers 50% of your technology implementation costs. Caddy's inventory, traceability, and production record system qualifies as eligible software under TDP — meaning a typical Caddy plan could see ~$2,900 to ~$4,600 back depending on the plan you choose. 50% covered · up to $200K eligible project value
4
You go live on Caddy Digital inventory management, lot-level traceability, SFCR-ready production records, and audit documentation — replacing your paper system, at half the cost.

Eligibility

Is this program right for you?

The OCI TDP is for Ontario food manufacturers adopting digital technology. Strong candidates typically look like this — and the sooner you confirm your eligibility, the sooner we can move.

Ontario-based Your food manufacturing business is incorporated and operating in Ontario.
In-house production You manufacture your products yourself — not through a co-manufacturer.
Paper or spreadsheet-based Your inventory or production records are currently manual or undigitized.
Scaling or audit-focused Growing into retail, preparing for an audit, or pursuing food safety certification.
Important: Grant eligibility depends on your specific situation and the program's current intake status. Approval is not guaranteed — this is a competitive program. We'll confirm your eligibility at no obligation before you proceed with anything.

Secure your spot on the waitlist

We're confirming OCI intake details with our consultant partner. Join now and we'll reach out to confirm your eligibility — before the funding window closes on food manufacturers who waited.

This program is competitive and funding is limited. The food manufacturers who join the waitlist earliest are best positioned to apply before available funding is allocated.

No commitment required. Ontario-based food manufacturers only.
Eligibility subject to your specific situation and program availability.

You're on the list.

We'll be in touch shortly to confirm your eligibility and walk you through next steps. No commitment required.

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