(Webinar) NEW $5K Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

Name: (Webinar) NEW $5K Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Start: 2026-01-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-28T11:30:00-05:00

January 28 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

This Ontario Government grant supports retail businesses in purchasing hardware and software to grow and thrive in the High Street economy.

ABOUT THE SESSION

The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) is at the forefront of Ontario’s digital transformation.

Powered by the Ontario Centre of Innovation, DCC is dedicated to helping Ontario’s Small-and-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) harness digital tools and modern technology to improve operations and remain competitive in a digital-first economy. It does this by building digital fluency, providing funding and guidance through its program streams and facilitating partnerships between SMEs and Ontario-based tech firms to adopt homegrown digital solutions.
They are currently accepting applications for the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG), valued up to $5K in funding. RMPG helps eligible brick-and-mortar retailers upgrade their operations to drive sales, boost efficiency, and improve customer experience.

Digitalization Competence Centre – Ontario Centre of Innovation

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Sidhant Sakhuja

Sidhant Sakhuja is a Business Development and Commercialization Manager at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, where he supports high-growth startups across artificial intelligence, cleantech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. With a background in mechanical engineering and venture investing, Sid works closely with founders to evaluate opportunities, shape funding strategy, and support commercialization across Ontario.

Hitesh Pahwa

Hitesh Pahwa is a Business Development and Commercialization Manager at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, where he supports small and medium enterprises in their digital transformation by assessing digital readiness and enabling the adoption of technologies aligned with Industry 4.0.