Industry Development Program
Please note: this program incorporates the previous OMDC Trade Organization Support and Domestic Markets and Events programs.
Ontario Media Development Corporation provides support to Ontario’s cultural entrepreneurs by partnering with established trade and event organizations to offer initiatives, events and activities that stimulate the growth of the cultural media industries. These initiatives must promote the potential for measurable commercial transactions or other business-focused opportunities for Ontario companies that create and sell content in the book, film, interactive digital media, magazine, music or television industries, and any combination of these industries.
Suitable initiatives include:
- business development activities at significant annual markets and festivals such as structured group or one-on-one meetings between buyers and sellers; content-focused trade shows; or forums that connect buyers or investors with cultural entrepreneurs;
- Trade organization initiatives such as business or content incubators with market participation; trade missions; group marketing projects; or best business practice forums.
Organizations that are interested in receiving support through the OMDC for activities that fit the descriptions above are instructed to contact OMDC to discuss the eligibility of their proposed activity before making an application. Please note that inquiries must be received at least 8 weeks in advance of an activity in order for OMDC to consider the request.
Industry Development Program Guidelines
Questions and Applications
Inquiries regarding this program and request for an Industry Development Program application should be directed to the Coordinator, Industry Initiatives.
Phone: 416-642-6695 (Film, TV, Interactive Digital Media) or 416-642-6632 (Books, Magazines and Music)
Email: programs@omdc.on.ca
