How Upgraded Helped Wilcompute Secure $196,324 in OCI CIT Funding & $18,000 in Tech Savings
Upgraded guided Wilcompute through the Ontario Centre of Innovation's Collaborative Innovation and Technology program, securing substantial grant funding while uncovering annual operational savings.
“Upgraded guided us seamlessly through the OCI CIT process and found unexpected savings along the way. It was a game-changer for our growth plans.”
The Challenge
Wilcompute sought to expand their R&D initiatives and strengthen emerging market offerings in high-performance computing. They needed provincial funding to accelerate growth without overextending their budget, while also minimizing operational expenses.
The Solution
Upgraded managed the full OCI CIT application process:
Eligibility Verification — Assessed Wilcompute's advanced computational solutions against program criteria, confirming strong alignment.
Application & Documentation — Handled compliance management, technical justification drafting, financial reporting, and timeline management throughout the process.
Stakeholder Communication — Managed all communications with program administrators and government contacts.
Cost Savings Analysis — Identified $18,000 in annual savings through software licensing group discounts, cloud infrastructure optimization, and cost-effective hardware upgrades.
The Results
Wilcompute secured $196,324 in OCI CIT grant funding, enabling enhanced R&D capacity and talent acquisition for specialized engineers and data scientists. An additional $18,000 in annual tech savings was identified.
The funding accelerated their entry into cloud-platform markets and gave them greater agility in data-intensive sectors including AI research, bioinformatics, and advanced simulations.
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