Updated August 2026 · Verified against Digital Technology Supercluster guidelines
Reimbursement Est. 2018
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Digital Technology Supercluster

Digital Technology Supercluster
Maximum Funding
Up to $5 million
Open — Call for Proposals active across multiple streams
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Co-Funding
43%
Digital Technology Supercluster provides Up to $5 million. DIGITAL is a not-for-profit Global Innovation Cluster that co-invests in collaborative digital-technology projects rather than issuing grants to single companies. The program covers up to 43% of eligible costs. Open — Call for Proposals active across multiple streams.
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Program Description

DIGITAL is a not-for-profit Global Innovation Cluster that co-invests in collaborative digital-technology projects rather than issuing grants to single companies. It has supported 95 projects with a total investment value of $390M since 2018. DIGITAL runs periodic calls for proposals - Technology Leadership, Mining and Energy, Genomics, CareerTech, AI Skills and Adoption, Horizon AI, Quantum, Housing and Talent - and as of this check every published call is marked closed. Co-investment goes only to Eligible Members and covers up to 35% of total eligible project costs, with consortium partners funding the rest.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must become a DIGITAL (Digital Technology Supercluster) member before applying
  • Canadian company with registered Canadian business presence
  • Consortium of at least 2 industry Members required, including at least 1 SME
  • Industry partners must collectively cover 57% or more of total eligible project costs
  • Total project cost must meet stream minimums (typically $3 million or more)
  • Technology must address health, natural resources, AI, quantum, or housing sectors
  • Company has cash flow capacity to self-fund 3-6 months of project costs before reimbursement
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
Technology Digital AI Healthcare
Business Stage
Startup Growth

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $5 million
Type
Program
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 43% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open — Call for Proposals active across multiple streams

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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Every published DIGITAL call is currently closed, so the useful move today is to become a DIGITAL Associate or Member and subscribe to the call-for-proposals newsletter rather than to prepare a submission.

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Application Steps

1 Become a DIGITAL Associate Member Register for free Associate membership at digitalsupercluster.ca to access the ecosystem, networking events, and the member community.

Required Documents 7

✓ Project concept submitted through DIGITAL's online form (only qualified applicants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest)
✓ Expression of Interest (EOI), then a Full Project Proposal (FPP) if invited

Eligible Expenses 8

Ineligible Expenses 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply as a solo founder?
No. Must form a consortium with at least 2 DIGITAL Members (including 1 SME) before applying. Solo applications are rejected immediately.
What's the typical SME payout?
SMEs in a $5-10M project typically receive $500K-$3M co-investment. Minimum project cost is $3M, so DIGITAL's max share is ~$1.3M (43% of $3M).
How long does reimbursement take?
Reimbursement cycles are 3-6 months after project milestones are verified. You must self-fund 3-6 months of costs upfront before getting paid.
Why do most applications fail?
Common rejections: solo applicant (no consortium), insufficient co-investment (less than 57% industry share), or technology not aligned with health/natural resources/AI/quantum/housing sectors.
Can I stack with SR&ED?
Yes, but SR&ED claims must cover different eligible R&D costs not funded by DIGITAL co-investment. Cannot double-count expenses.

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