The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is a leading organization in Ontario dedicated to driving economic growth through innovation. Its primary focus is to connect Ontario-based businesses, research institutions, and government entities to accelerate the commercialization of innovative technologies and solutions. OCI provides funding, strategic support, and partnerships to help innovators transform ideas into market-ready products and services. By fostering collaborations between the public and private sectors, OCI plays a vital role in helping businesses in Ontario become globally competitive.

In addition to funding and partnerships, OCI supports innovation through various programs aimed at enhancing research and development, scaling startups, and encouraging entrepreneurship across the province. Its initiatives span sectors such as advanced manufacturing, health technologies, cleantech, and digital industries. OCI's goal is to strengthen Ontario's innovation ecosystem, enabling companies to create high-value jobs, attract investment, and contribute to the overall economic prosperity of the region. Through these efforts, OCI helps Ontario remain a global leader in innovation.

The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) was established in 1987. Originally known as the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), it was created to foster collaboration between academic institutions and industry to promote research, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies. In 2020, the organization rebranded to the Ontario Centre of Innovation to better reflect its broader role in driving innovation and economic growth across the province.