BDC Advisory Services — Digital Technology
- Open continuously
Overview
Get guidance on implementing the right technologies based on your unique requirements and objectives through extensive market and trend intelligence, analysis methods, and selection tools.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Varies by project
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Canada
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant offers support for businesses looking to embrace digital technologies and improve various operational aspects. Eligible activities include developing a digital strategy, selecting systems and vendors, and obtaining objective advice for technology adoption.
- Development of a digital strategy to meet strategic goals.
- Selection of appropriate systems and vendors with expert guidance.
- Receiving impartial advice for the implementation of technologies such as ERPs and CRMs.
- Using market intelligence and tools for confident technology adoption.
- Coaching and support throughout the change management process.
- Financing options to help cover the cost of advisory services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant is designed for businesses that are looking to integrate digital technology into their operations to enhance their leadership, management, and operational capabilities. Companies seeking to develop a digital strategy, implement digital technologies or improve their digital business practices could be eligible to apply. This typically includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various industries that aim to improve their competitiveness, efficiency, and market reach through digital transformation.
Who is not eligible
There are certain types of companies that may not be eligible for this grant. Some exclusions may include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Businesses involved in illegal activities
- Companies with outstanding tax liabilities
Eligible expenses
Eligible activities for this grant focus on advancing business capabilities through the strategic use of digital technologies and enhancing various management facets. The projects aim to enhance productivity, sales, and operational efficiency through tailored digital solutions and expert guidance.
- Development of a comprehensive digital strategy to align with business goals.
- Selection and implementation of appropriate systems and technology vendors.
- Receiving expert, impartial advice for the adoption of digital solutions like ERPs, CRMs, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Utilization of structured approaches to mitigate risk and reduce costs in technology adoption.
- Access to powerful selection tools and market intelligence to confidently adopt new technologies.
- Coaching and support aimed at facilitating change management and integrating new technologies.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Expert guidance is available for developing a digital strategy tailored to specific business needs.
- Access to market and trend intelligence to make informed technology adoption decisions.
- Continuous support including change management coaching to facilitate technology implementation.
- Potential to leverage best practices from BDC's experienced consultants for successful technology integration.