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Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

Administered by Ontario Creates

Refundable credit up to 40% on eligible interactive digital media (games, learning products, hybrid products) developed in Ontario.

Per-organization
Varies
Deadline
Rolling intake
Decision
~40 weeks
Match required
No

About the program

OIDMTC provides a refundable credit of 35-40% on eligible labour costs and marketing/distribution for interactive digital media products. Certification required from Ontario Creates.

◆ Funding structure

How much is on the table

The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.

Total program pool
Not disclosed

This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.

Per organization
Varies

No matching contribution required.

◆ Your fit

Does your organization qualify?

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◆ GovMoney analysis

Worth applying?

Highest-value tax credit in Canada for interactive media developers. Certification is complex — get it right the first time or the credit disallows on audit.

◆ Model the numbers

What could this program fund for you?

Live estimator using this program's rate and cap. Drag the slider to see the impact on your project.

◆ ROI calculator

Model your funding

Enter the total cost of the project you want to fund with OIDMTC. We'll estimate the grant amount, your matching contribution, and your net cost.

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$5K$500K
Program parameters
Funding rate35% (est.)
Per-org capNo cap
Match requiredNo
Your take
Program funds you
Your contribution
Total project
Effective cost to you

Estimates are illustrative — actual funding depends on eligibility, cost classification, and review outcomes. For a firm quote, book a call with our team.

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◆ Done-for-you filing

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◆ Next steps

Your path forward

Three concrete moves. Do them yourself or hand off to GovMoney.

1

Determine your project

Scope the specific R&D activity, purchase, hire, or export initiative that maps to this program's eligibility. Ambiguous project scope is the #1 rejection driver.

2

Validate your eligibility

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3

File the application

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◆ Get moving

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