Access capital to grow your retail business

Retail is evolving fast—driven by e-commerce, data, and ever-higher customer expectations. To stay competitive, retailers must upgrade their systems, enhance customer experience, and prioritize sustainability. At helloDarwin, we help retail businesses access the grants, tax credits, and financing they need to innovate and grow.

From research to securing grants

The world of grants is vast and complex. helloDarwin supports you at every step of the process. Our government funding experts will guide you to optimize and maximize your funds. Here’s an overview of how we assist you.

Grant scouting for your business

Active monitoring of grants and tax credits based on your investment plans to identify all relevant opportunities in advance.

Strategic plan and validation with funders

A personalized plan is developed by our team of analysts. We directly contact funders to validate the eligibility of your projects.

Writing your funding applications

Our team of analysts takes care of everything: gathering information, technical writing, and strategic positioning to maximize your chances of approval.

Financing solutions for your retail projects

Get grants for retail: digital tools, expansion, inventory, or customer experience. Fund your projects with the right program, fast.

C3I

The C3i tax credit supports Québec businesses of all sectors by offering tax incentives on eligible investments in equipment and technology that enhance productivity and modernization.

PSCE

PSCE supports Quebec businesses with grants for commercialization and export projects, offering up to $250,000/year for market expansion and certification.

Green Freight Program

The Green Freight Program helps Canadian fleets reduce fuel use and emissions through grants for energy audits, vehicle retrofits, engine repowers, and low‑carbon vehicle purchases.

Free

/ month

Monthly billing

Find the financing programs your business is eligible for.

Key features:

Access to our grant and tax credit search engine

Estimate of the potential amounts you could obtain

Search and comparison of qualified suppliers

Annual strategic plan available as needed

Ideal for: Organizations in the exploratory phase that wish to assess their grant and funding potential.

Advanced

$249

/ month

Monthly

Yearly

An intelligent platform that serves as an essential tool to maximize your funding opportunities.

Everything included in the Free plan, plus:

Practical guides and exclusive templates

Real-time personalized alerts

AI assistant specialized in government funding

Lists of companies that received funding and why

Ideal for: Businesses that wish to structure their applications using the industry's best standards.

Custom Plan

Maximized Funding

Perfect for your unique needs.

Achieve your funding goals with a strategic team by your side and a platform to support you.

Everything included in Advanced Plan plus :

Writing and management of all your funding applications

A specialized team assigned to your business

Representation with granting bodies

Annual strategic plan and regular updates

Ideal for: Businesses with concrete investment projects that want to maximize their funding while saving time thanks to a dedicated team.

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Frequently asked questions about our service for retail companies

Explore the most common questions retailers have about accessing government funding—and how helloDarwin can help you secure it.

Who is helloDarwin?

helloDarwin is an innovative platform that simplifies the search for grants and connects businesses with B2B service providers. We offer a turnkey service to identify, analyze, and draft grant applications tailored to the needs of businesses. With our interactive platform featuring over 3,000 Canadian grants, helloDarwin supports clients at every step of securing funding, maximizing acceptance rates, and driving business growth across Canada.

Our platform also facilitates connections between businesses and specialized providers for projects such as app development, digital transformation, and marketing strategy. With more than 6,000 verified suppliers, we assist you in selecting the ideal business partner, offering a human and personalized approach to optimize your company’s growth.

How does helloDarwin's Custom Plan work?

We offer a comprehensive service that includes research, writing, and submission of grant applications tailored to your business needs. Our goal is to maximize your chances of securing funding.

Grant monitoring and a personnalized action plan for your business

A weekly monitoring of over 3,000 Canadian grants is conducted, accompanied by an analysis of your current expenses and a personalized roadmap tailored to your business.

Preparation and writing of grant applications

Writing grant applications to meet the key requirements of funding organizations and maximize your approval rate.

Coordination with stakeholders

Thanks to our partnerships with funding organizations, helloDarwin handles relationships with all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.

Monitoring and funding optimization platform

Personalized platform with access to the status of grant applications, paired with a dedicated account manager for your files.

Access capital to grow your retail business

From research to securing grants

Grant scouting for your business

Strategic plan and validation with funders

Writing your funding applications

Financing solutions for your retail projects

MFOR

CanExport SME

ESSOR

C3I

PSCE

Green Freight Program

Frequently asked questions about our service for retail companies

Who is helloDarwin?

How does helloDarwin's Custom Plan work?

What are the benefits of using a grant support service?

What types of government funding are available for retail businesses?

Can I get funding for opening a new store?

Is funding available for e-commerce development?

Can I combine multiple programs for one project?

Is sustainable retailing eligible for funding?