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BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce

Q: Who is eligible for the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce program?

To be eligible for the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce program, you must: The business must be aiming to launch or optimize an e-commerce presence.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce?

You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

Q: Where is the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce available?

The BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce is a Expert Advice

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce?

BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Advice to build a successful online presence

Expert Advice

Business Development Bank of Canada

Overview

Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop an online presence

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

Location

Canada

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

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:

$ 13,000

Develop a custom website for a non-profit animal shelter

$ 9,000

Launch an online store for a boutique coffee shop

$ 11,000

Develop a custom website for a local bookshop

$ 12,000

Set up a fully operational e-commerce solution for a fashion brand

$ 10,000

Create an e-commerce platform for local artisans

$ 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

Contact our specialists

Contact our specialists to strengthen or improve your online presence

Launch an online store

Quickly create an online store by choosing the right platform
Learn how to manage a successful digital business

Boost your online sales

Identify and implement decisive improvements to amplify the results of your web presence and digital marketing

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

Documents and links

BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.