Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is an incredible initiative, providing government funding to Canadian SMEs to boost their digital capabilities. With support for investing in hardware, software, and services, CDAP is reshaping the digital landscape and fostering growth, competitiveness, and profitability. Luminary Software is an approved digital advisor under the CDAP program! Whether you're seeking a unique digital adoption plan, looking for expert advice on tech solutions, or needing assistance to access this fantastic funding, we're here to make your digital dreams a reality. Visit www.luminary.software today!
2. Luminary Software
Corp.
Web Design & Digital Growth
Agency in Canada
Our Offerings:
• Custom Business Websites
• Custom eCommerce Stores
• Digital Marketing including SEO, SMO,
• Web Hosting and Maintenance
• Mobile Apps
• Digital Consultancy - Approved CDAP Advisors
3. Introduction to
A pivotal moment for Canadian businesses
The goal of CDAP: Facilitate digital
transformation
$4 billion in support (grants & interest-free
loans)
Expert guidance for SMEs
4.
5. Grant 1: Grow Your
Business Online
Get up to $2,400 to grow your business online
Looking to implement e-commerce capabilities to remain
competitive?
Need to serve existing customers more effectively and attract
new
customers? With a micro-grant of up to $2,400, we can help
with the
costs related to adopting digital technologies.
The CDAP Grow Your Business Online grant helps SMEs:
• Get online
• Increase sales
• Adopt security software
• Connect with customers
• Improve social media marketing
• Improve user experience for online customers
6. Eligibility:
• For-profit businesses (certain exceptions apply).
• Registered or incorporated.
• Consumer-facing.
• Revenue & employee requirements: Has at least
one employee (other than the owner) OR had at
least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent
tax year.
• Committed to digital adoption strategy for six
months.
• Agrees to participate in follow-up surveys, share
data about the experience, and have its name
published as a grant recipient.
7. How can you use your grant?
• To develop a new e-commerce website or add functionality to your existing site (e.g. online
reservation/booking tools, online ordering systems, electronic payments)
• Redesign of an existing site is not eligible
• To install an e-commerce platform (including subscription fees/costs)
• To hire a consultant to help with digital marketing strategies for your e-commerce store that could include
activities such as website search optimization and social media advertising.
• Your grant cannot be used solely for search engine marketing or social media advertising; such uses must be
tied to an overall e-commerce implementation plan and not a standalone item
• To track and manage inventory and sales, market to customers, offer discounts, maintain a loyalty program,
or increase cyber security using e-commerce software
• To pay up to 20% of the total cost of hardware and software
• Eligible costs must be directly tied to the sale of goods and services
online.
8. Ineligible costs:
• Internet connectivity
• Shipping of goods purchased through the e-commerce platform
• Purchases made prior to grant approval
• Renewal of digital services such as domain names or software subscriptions (including existing e-commerce
subscriptions)
• Signage and printing
• Logo redesign and rebranding
• Owner's salary or current employee salary for executing the project
• Purchase of land, buildings or vehicles
• Intangible assets such as goodwill, whether capitalized or expensed
• Depreciation or amortization expenses
• Interest on invested capital, bonds or debentures
• Bond discount
• Monthly mortgage, loan and/or rent payments
• Refinancing of an existing debt
• And more…..
9. Grant 2: Boost Your
Business Technology
Features:
• Up to $15,000 for a Digital Adoption Plan
• Up to $100,000 in 0% interest loan from BDC
Eligibility:
You can get funding through this grant if your
business
• Canadian-owned & for-profit businesses
• Is a sole proprietor or a business incorporated
under the laws of Canada or a province or
territory.
• Is a for-profit.
• Has 1 to 499 employees.
10. How Luminary
Software Can Help
• Tailored Digital Solutions: Customized
plans to meet unique business needs.
• Expert Consulting: Stay updated with
industry trends and make informed
decisions.
• Access to Funding: Get up to $15,000
for your plan and $100,000 in interest-
free loans.
• Implementation: Transition smoothly
with digital operations training for
staff.