Sector Adoption Program │ Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT)

Actual costs directly attributable to and necessary for the completion of the project and are not wholly or partially for another purpose. One-time costs, directly attributable to implementation of the project; actual cash outlays that must be documented through invoices, receipts, or records-and are subject to verification by an independent auditor. Evidence of payment must be maintained for audit purposes. Costs incurred outside Ontario are ineligible unless otherwise approved by OCI.

• Sub-contractor and consultant fees if approved by OCI management prior tothe start of the project and if procured in accordance with the Broader Public-sector (BPS) Procurement Directive (Note: Sub-contractor and consulting costs cannot exceed 20% of the OCI Contributions. This limitation does not apply to the matching contributions from SME and/or industry partner(s).
• Research and Development costs directly related to the project
• Project related computer hardware and software, including specialized hardware and software
• Cost of usage of equipment
• Cost of direct materials, necessary for specifically identified activities and measured as having been used for, the completion of the project
• Materials used for prototypes, configuring, testing production processes, systems, and training employees
• Cost of upgrade of project related equipment
• Capital lease of equipment (interest costs are not eligible)
• Project related leasehold improvement costs (prior OCI approval required)
• Training costs directly attributable to the project
• Cost of regulatory compliance