Canada Digital Adoption Program
Receive Up to $127,000 in Funding for Your Business Technology Transformation
Are you looking to boost your business to the next level in this digital era? We can help you navigate the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) with ease. iDIG is a Certified CDAP Advisor, and we are looking forward to helping you take advantage of this program.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), by the Government of Canada, helps small and medium-sized enterprises adopt digital technologies to increase their competitiveness. Eligible businesses can receive;
- Up to $15,000 to build a digital plan
- Up to $7,300 to hire a skilled youth
- A 0% loan of up to $100,000 to implement your digital plan
- Up to $2,400 to grow your business online–plus an additional $2,300 from iDIG
CDAP offers two limited time grants that will help you get online and use technology to build your business.
Boost Your Business Technology Grant
Get up to $15,000 to develop a Digital Adoption Plan
The Boost Your Business Technology Grant provides grant funding for up to 90% of the cost of developing a strategic digital plan, up to a maximum of $15,000. This means you can get $15,000 in funding to work with iDIG Marketing, your dedicated CDAP guide. After we’ve developed a plan tailored to your business, iDIG can help with your digital transformation!
Get a 0% interest free loan of up to $100,000
Through the Boost Your Business Technology Grant you’ll get access to a $100,000 interest-free loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to implement your digital growth plan.
Get up to $7,300 to hire a skilled youth
The Boost Your Business Technology Grant also gives you up to $7,300 to hire a skilled youth to implement the technologies that can propel your business forward.
Do You Qualify for Funding?
The Government of Canada has outlined four mandatory criteria for eligible applicants:
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Incorporated at the national or provincial level; or be a Canadian resident sole proprietor.
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Privately-owned for-profit entity.
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Maximum 499 full time equivalent employees.
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At least $500,000 and not more than $100 million in revenue in one (1) of the past three (3) tax years.
Complete the CDAP assessment tool to determine whether you qualify for the Canada Digital Adoption Program.
See If You Qualify
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Get up to $2,400 to grow your business online
As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with Digital Main Street and their ShopHERE powered by Google program to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant to small businesses across the country. Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting e-commerce.
Get an additional $2,300 from iDIG to grow your business online
Confirm your eligibility and get started with iDIG! Once we have determined your plan and funding eligibility, iDIG will provide up to $2,300 in additional funds towards your program. We can help you with your e-commerce strategy, build your e-commerce website and support all your marketing needs!
Do You Qualify for Funding?
To be eligible for micro-grant funding, small businesses must meet all of the following criteria:
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Must be a for-profit business (including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives) in Ontario.
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Must be a registered or incorporated business.
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Must be a consumer-facing business and must be able to be accessed by consumers or provide in-person services to consumers.
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Have at least one employee (other than the owner) OR had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the previous fiscal year or in the last 12 months of operations.
The following types of small businesses are ineligible:
- Corporate chains and franchises
- Registered charities and not-for profit organizations
- Representatives of multi-level marketing companies
- Real estate agents and brokerages
- Insurance agents and brokerages
- Mortgage agents and brokerages
- Investment advisors and brokerages
- Businesses engaging in online reselling or drop-shipping reliant third-party suppliers
- Wholesale or distribution businesses and manufacturers
How iDIG Can Help
iDIG is a Canadian company with a sweet spot for digital marketing and tailored technology solutions. As one of Canada’s most experienced digital advisory teams focused on small and mid-sized businesses, iDIG is the ideal partner to help you make the most of this incredible opportunity. We’ve worked with hundreds of small and medium sized businesses across a range of industries since 2005. When you consult our experienced team, we’ll have your back every step of the way, from explaining the step-by-step process to helping you successfully complete your grant application to implementation and beyond.
We’re the all in one solution! And we do everything in-house.
Application Approval → Professional Analysis → Strategy & Planning → Execution → Management
We’re the all in one solution! And we do everything in-house.
Application Approval →
Professional Analysis →
Strategy & Planning →
Execution → Management
Contact Us to Get Started
How can we upgrade your business technology for better business?
The CDAP Boost Your Business Technology funding supports the adoption of powerful new technologies that help improve operations and increase your bottom line.
To inspire your investment planning, here are some digital adoption ideas:
Optimize Your Advertising Budget
Looking to maximize your ad budget? We’ll help you harness the power of digital marketing to supercharge your advertising efforts. By leveraging the cost efficiency and advanced metrics of digital marketing, we’ll optimize your ad spend.
Improve Sales
Empower your sales team with the best tools and watch sales grow! Gain invaluable insights into your customer base and tailor your offerings. Learn why some products or services sell better than others. Streamline your sales data management with cutting-edge technologies. Elevate reporting, goal-setting, and KPI’s for unprecedented growth.
Simplify Inventory Management
Need to simplify your product inventory tracking process online? We can implement the latest innovations in digital inventory management software. We’ll seamlessly integrate these tools with your POS and e-Commerce systems for efficient and accurate inventory management.
Leverage Data for New Opportunities
Get ready to unearth fresh business opportunities from existing data. Digital adoption opens doors to data collection enhancements, and therefore, new opportunities. Embrace the tools for sustainable business growth and you will discover insights from web analytics, sales data, and internal process analysis.
Streamline Workflows & Processes
Integrating the right technology can streamline your operations. Reduce waste and maximize productivity by revamping and modernizing your workflows and internal business processes. With our help, let’s re-engineer your workflow, automate key tasks, and enhance overall efficiency.
How It Works
STEP 1: Grant Application & Project Kick-Off
Verify your eligibility and apply for the grant. Once you receive approval, book a kick-off meeting with us as your Digital Advisor. We’ll help you get started and walk you through the rest.
STEP 2: Digital Assessment
We will start with getting a full overview of your operations, current technology, and business strategy to identify where you can benefit from digital transformation — and what to prioritize.
STEP 3: Digital Strategy & Solutions
Following the assessment, we will identify the top digital opportunities that will have the greatest impact on your business.
STEP 4: Submit & Plan Next Steps
We will finalize the details of your Digital Adoption Plan, ensuring you have all the information you need to move into the implementation phase. Once you submit the plan, you will receive your funding and will be eligible for a 0% interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) of up to $100,000 to make your growth plan a reality.
iDIG Will Put Your Plan Into Action
Developing your strategic plan and roadmap is just the beginning. You also need to execute throughout your transformation journey. Our experienced team can provide ongoing support to help you modernize and optimize your business. Our dynamic team consists of professional marketers, pioneers in digital development and data analysis, innovative graphic designers and creatives, exceptional copywriters, and social media powerhouses. Combined, we bring decades of experience and tons of passion. With the full force and focus of the iDIG team behind you, your project is guaranteed to be a success.
Ready to Get Started?
iDIG will help you access and make the most of CDAP funding. Reach out today for more information about the program, your eligibility, and your transformation opportunities.
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