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Digital Transformation Grants in British Columbia for 2026

In British Columbia, organizations can access cost‑shared grants and subsidies to modernize operations with software, automation, data analytics, and secure cloud solutions. Federal and provincial programs support SMEs, nonprofits, and sector organizations across Vancouver, Victoria, the Fraser Valley, the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, and Northern BC. This directory explains the landscape, eligibility, and application steps to help you plan and fund digital projects effectively.

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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Rogers logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    bourses d'études ted rogers

    Rogers
    Support for technology students at partner universities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    British Columbia film and television tax credit

    Creative BC
    Refundable B.C. production tax credit
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    British Columbia production services tax credit

    Creative BC
    Tax support for film and video production in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Business Advisory Supports

    Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
    Funding for professional business support services
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 85% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Level Up Local

    Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
    Support for small business digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Passport to Markets

    Creative BC
    Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada

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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate

    Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
    Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    StrongerBC future skills grant

    CMTN Foundation (CMTN)
    Short-term skills training support for B.C. residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Live Music

    Creative BC
    Supports live music capacity building across BC
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 26, 2026 · Closing date : October 7, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • Irving K. Barber Learning Centre logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    British Columbia History Digitization Program

    Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia (UBC)
    Supports digitization of British Columbia historical materials
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals to Grow Housing Production Capacity in B.C.

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    Co-investment for housing innovation in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $800,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC), Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada

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  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Go-To-Market Microgrant

    Innovate BC
    Funding for early market launch and sales growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Mental Health Grants and Awards

    Mental Health Commission of Canada
    Funding for mental health research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $138,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, NB, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Program

    Creative BC
    Supports B.C. motion picture production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $200,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art Grants

    City of Vancouver
    Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • S.H. Cowell Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding

    S.H. Cowell Foundation
    Place-based funding for community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
    Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

Frequently asked questions about digital transformation grants in BC

Here are concise answers to common questions about technology adoption grants, eligibility, costs, and application steps for projects in British Columbia.

What projects qualify for digital transformation grants in BC?

Most programs fund technology that improves productivity, security, or market access. Eligible projects include ERP/CRM, e‑commerce, cloud migration, data analytics, IoT/automation, and cybersecurity. Training, change management, and integration work are often eligible costs when directly tied to implementation.

Do BC grants cover software subscriptions and services?

Many grant programs cover a portion of software licenses/subscriptions, implementation services, integrations, data migration, and training. Some hardware may be eligible if essential to the solution. Always confirm eligible cost categories and caps in the program guidelines.

How do I apply for the Canada Digital Adoption Program in BC?

Start with a digital assessment and select an approved advisor if required. Prepare a roadmap, vendor quotes, and budget with matching funds. Submit through the program’s grant portal and follow instructions for milestones and reporting.

Can nonprofits and Indigenous businesses in BC apply?

Yes, several programs include nonprofit digital grants BC and Indigenous business grants BC. Eligibility may vary, but projects that build digital capacity, accessibility, and cybersecurity are frequently prioritized.

What matching funds are typically required?

Cost‑shared grants often require applicants to cover a share of project costs. The percentage and cap vary by program. Plan cash flow carefully, as reimbursements usually follow milestone completion and reporting.

Which cities in BC have strong digital grant ecosystems?

Vancouver, Victoria, and the Lower Mainland offer extensive options, with opportunities also in the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, and Northern BC. Programs can support retail, tourism, manufacturing, and nonprofits across these regions.

How can helloDarwin help me choose the right grant?

helloDarwin combines expert advisory services with a SaaS platform to map eligibility, compare programs, and scope costs. We help structure applications, coordinate vendors, and track deliverables for CDAP, Innovate BC, IRAP, PacifiCan, Mitacs, and CanExport.

What are common pitfalls when applying for technology grants?

Vague scope, missing matching funds, weak cybersecurity and training plans, and limited vendor detail can delay or reduce awards. Build a clear roadmap, secure quotes, and define KPIs and milestones to strengthen your case.

Do BC grants fund cybersecurity assessments and SOC/SIEM?

Many programs recognize cybersecurity as a priority. Funding may support assessments, zero‑trust design, SOC/SIEM implementation, penetration tests, privacy compliance, and staff training when linked to a broader digital project.

How does helloDarwin’s platform streamline applications?

Our platform centralizes program discovery, eligibility checks, and timeline management. It standardizes documentation, aligns eligible costs, and monitors reporting requirements, helping organizations submit complete, compliant applications on time.

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