BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce
grant_single|update April 1, 2025
Canada
Advice to build a successful online presence
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate June 7, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
grant_single|grantors
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.
grant_single_labels|projects
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
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 13,000
Develop a custom website for a non-profit animal shelter
$ 9,000
Launch an online store for a boutique coffee shop
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
grant_single_labels|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.
grant_single_labels|apply
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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
Apply to this program
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