
BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Advice to build a successful online presence
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
Activities funded
There are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
- Launch a fully operational online store
- Drive more online sales
- Build a custom website from A-to-Z
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,000
Launch an online store for a boutique coffee shop
$ 13,000
Develop a custom website for a non-profit animal shelter
$ 10,000
Create an e-commerce platform for local artisans
$ 11,000
Develop a custom website for a local bookshop
$ 12,000
Set up a fully operational e-commerce solution for a fashion brand
$ 7,000
Optimize the digital presence of a farmers' market
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Launching a fully operational online store
- Driving more online sales by implementing improvements
- Building a custom website from A-to-Z
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Alignment of proposed project with E-commerce goals.
- Demonstrated ability to implement proposed project.
- Potential impact of the project on online sales and business growth.
- Feasibility and sustainability of the online presence strategy.
How to apply
1
Contact our specialists
Contact our specialists to strengthen or improve your online presence
2
Launch an online store
- Quickly create an online store by choosing the right platform
- Learn how to manage a successful digital business
3
Boost your online sales
Identify and implement decisive improvements to amplify the results of your web presence and digital marketing
4
Create a custom website from A to Z
Get expert advice to define the requirements, choose a provider, and manage the strategy, architecture, and development of your website
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce Program
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