CANADIAN DIGITAL ADOPTION PROGRAM (CDAP)

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA IS OFFERING BUSINESS GRANTS OF UP TO $15,000, AND A 0% INTEREST FREE LOAN OF UP TO $100,000

Apply Now

Call: 416-616-7563

CANADIAN DIGITAL ADOPTION PROGRAM (CDAP)

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA IS OFFERING BUSINESS GRANTS OF UP TO $15,000, AND A 0% INTEREST FREE LOAN OF UP TO $100,000

Apply Now

Call: 416-616-7563

All About CDAP

WHAT IS CDAP?

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), by the Government of Canada, helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies to increase their competitiveness.

Through the Boost Your Business Technology grant, successful applicants can access up to $15,000 to retain a Digital Advisor and offset the costs of planning their transformation journey, followed by a 0% loan of up to $100,000 to implement it.

GOVERNMENT (LOANS & GRANTS)

Offering up to a $15,000 Grant.
Offering a $7,300 Wage Subsidy.
Offering up to a $100,000 Loan at 0% Interest.

(5-year term with a 12- month capital postponement)

CDAP ELIGIBILITY

Your Business MUST BE Canadian-Owned
Your Business MUST BE for-profit
Your Business Must HAVE At Least 1 Employee
Your Business' Revenue MUST HAVE Been $500,000 in at least 1 of the last 3 years

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the CDAP - Boost Your Business Technology?

ISED launched the Canada Digital Adoption Program with two streams; Grow Your Business Online (stream 1) and Boost Your Business Technology (stream 2). Boost Your Business Technology (Stream 2) was created to help eligible Canadian small to medium-sized businesses get expert advice on technology with a grant to support some of the costs associated with working with a digital advisor. The Boost Your Business Technology grant covers up to 90% of an eligible invoice and up to $15,000 in the form of a grant. In addition, after the creation and acceptance of your Digital Adoption plan, businesses can apply for an interest-free loan of up to $100,000 through the BDC to move forward with your digital adoption and a wage subsidy of up to $7,300 to hire a recent graduate or student to help with your digital adoption.

Can I apply more than one of my businesses for the Boost Your Business Technology grant?

Yes, they must all meet the eligibility criteria and operate separately from one another. You will also need to work with an advisor to prepare a unique digital adoption plan for each one.

Can I choose any company that offers digital services to work with on the CDAP?

The Canada Digital Adoption Program has a list of registered digital advisors. Head to the Digital Advisor Marketplace to find approved CDAP advisors, including CDAP Consulting.

Can CDAP Consulting apply for CDAP funding on my behalf?

Only the business owner can apply for the Boost Your Business Technology grant. Although, as part of the CDAP Consulting process, we can provide CDAP eligibility assessment and aid with the grant application, it will not be part of our service fees but as part of our customer service.

When will my Digital Adoption Plan be ready?

You can expect your Digital Adoption Plan to be ready within seven business days after your designated agent has confirmed that they have all the necessary documents to begin creating the plan.

What can I expect from my digital adoption plan?

Your digital adoption plan is a comprehensive roadmap to identifying current challenges and opportunities for digital transformation. This roadmap is tailored to your needs, complete with expert recommendations, a cost-benefit analysis of industry-standard tools and platforms.

I already have a loan with the BDC, am i still eligible for CDAP?

Your current loan with BDC should be fine with your application for CDAP. Although if you currently have an open financing request with the BDC, your application for CDAP may be affected.

Can I also apply for the Funded Work Placement program under CDAP?

The Funded Work Placement program provides a wage subsidy of up to $7,300 for hiring a student or recent graduate as part of your digital transformation and adoption initiatives. The Funded Work Placement subsidy falls under the Boost Your Business Technology CDAP track, so you must maintain the same eligibility criteria to access funding. We recommend applying for this subsidy once you are ready to implement your digital adoption strategy since the $15,000 funding already provides expert advisory services.

Does the grant cover your entire fee?

The grant covers 90% (up to $15,000) of costs associated with hiring a digital advisor, and business owners are expected to pay the remainder 10%.

CANADIAN DIGITAL ADOPTION PROGRAM (CDAP)

CANADIAN DIGITAL ADOPTION PROGRAM (CDAP)