Building the Future of Industry in Ontario
Learn how CIT is innovating industry by accelerating the integration of Critical Technologies in Ontario and beyond.
The Initiative
The integration of Critical Technologies is the global future of industry. Through the Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative, Ontario industry will propel four key sectors of Ontario’s economy to the forefront of this transformation.
CIT has 5 Main Goals
Build a Critical Technology ecosystem that propels Ontario industry forward as a leader in the global economy.
Support Critical Technology education and awareness to help SMEs understand the benefits of creating, commercializing, and adopting Critical Technologies.
Accelerate the growth of Ontario companies by maximizing regional infrastructure and connecting industry and technology leaders to promote the development and commercialization of Made-in-Ontario technologies.
Expand Ontario’s network of Critical Technology talent by investing in the development of workers to tackle challenges of today while building the future of tomorrow.
Fuel significant pan-sector advances within and between the four sectors by supporting the adoption, demonstration, and integration of Critical Technologies.
Four Key Sectors
Advanced Manufaturing (non-auto)
Agri-Food
Construction
Mining
Six Critical Technnology Areas
The Change Strategy
CIT will converge industry with innovative SMEs and maximize existing infrastructure to amplify Ontario’s rich Critical Technology capabilities at all levels of change. The integration of Critical Technologies is the global future of industry. Through the Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative, Ontario industry will propel four key sectors of Ontario’s economy to the forefront of this transformation.
Organization Level: Internship and Future Ready
Sector Level: Technology Access + Development and Commercialization
Pan-Sector Level: Sector Adoption Consortium Challenges
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