How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Services Program?

Digital Services Program is funded by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Government of Manitoba

What are Digital Services Program's eligibility criterias?

Is a business incorporated under the laws of Manitoba, with controlling shares held by a Manitoba resident, or a sole proprietor whose owner is a Manitoba resident. Has invested a minimum of $3,500 in digital technology since April 1, 2022. Has a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees for Business Technology Assessment or Cybersecurity Audit, or a minimum of 2 for Digital Legal Services.

Digital Services Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Winnipeg, MN

Support for SMEs to assist with digital adaptation

Digital Services Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Government of Manitoba

Program status

Open

Overview of the Digital Services Program program

Get access to expert digital service providers who assist with business technology assessments, digital legal services, or a cybersecurity audit.

Eligible projects & activities

The Digital Services Program aims to facilitate digital adaptation for businesses in Manitoba through strategic assessments and recommendations. The program focuses on enhancing business technology infrastructure, improving cybersecurity measures, and providing essential digital legal documentation.

Business Technology Assessment: Analyzes the current IT infrastructure of businesses, providing a roadmap for technology investments to enhance competitiveness in the digital economy.
Cybersecurity Audit: Evaluates the vulnerability of a business to cyber threats and outlines a plan to reinforce digital security measures.
Digital Legal Services: Offers the drafting and finalization of key legal documents such as Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or End User License Agreement for online platforms.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 52,500

Establishing a digital legal service platform for a financial cooperative

$ 40,000

Implementing digital legal services for a tech startup

$ 33,750

Building digital capacity and conducting a cybersecurity audit for a cultural NPO

$ 90,000

Conducting a comprehensive cybersecurity audit for a mid-sized manufacturing company

$ 37,500

Developing a business technology assessment framework for a healthcare cooperative

$ 26,250

Conducting a business technology assessment for an agricultural cooperative

Eligibility criteria of the Digital Services Program program

Eligibility for the Digital Services Program requires applicants to meet several criteria to ensure they fit the program's targeted participants.

The applicant must be a sole proprietor whose owner is a Manitoba resident or a business incorporated under the laws of Manitoba, with controlling shares held by a Manitoba resident.
The applicant must be registered and in good standing with the Manitoba Companies Office.
The applicant must have invested a minimum of $3,500 in digital technology since April 1, 2022.
The applicant must have a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees if applying for the Business Technology Assessment or Cybersecurity Audit, or a minimum of 2 full-time equivalent employees if applying for Digital Legal Services.
The applicant must have been operating in Manitoba since April 1, 2021, or earlier.
The applicant must be a business that respects human rights codes, labour, environment, and anti-corruption standards, and engages exclusively in legal activities.
The applicant must not be a business with a class of shares publicly traded on a stock exchange.
The applicant must not be a majority or wholly owned subsidiary or branch or sales office of a national or multinational corporation.
The applicant must not be a government organization or body (other than an Indigenous entity or body) or an entity in which a government organization or body owns equity interests.
The applicant must not be a business in which equity interests are held by any current member of the Government of Manitoba, Parliament of Canada, or the Senate of Canada, except for businesses with publicly traded equity interests.
The applicant must not be a business that promotes violence, incites hatred, or discriminates based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability, nor trade with countries proscribed by the Government of Canada.
The applicant must not be a business that directly or indirectly promotes sexual exploitation or disseminates sexually explicit media content.
The applicant must not be a business that has pled guilty to or been convicted of tax evasion or a criminal offense.

Who is eligible?

Businesses in Manitoba that are owned and operated locally, meeting specific criteria such as incorporation under Manitoba laws, a minimum level of investment in digital technology, and a certain number of full-time employees, are eligible to apply for the Digital Services Program. Applicants must also respect human rights and legal standards, not be publicly traded, and meet several other specific conditions outlined by the program.

Who is not eligible

This grant is not available to certain types of businesses and entities based on their ownership structure, main activities, or affiliations. The restrictions ensure that the program supports businesses that align with specific provincial goals and community standards.

Businesses that have a class of shares publicly traded on a stock exchange.
Majority or wholly owned subsidiaries, branches, or sales offices of national or multinational corporations.
Government organizations or bodies, other than Indigenous entities or bodies.
Entities where equity interests are held by any current member of the Government of Manitoba, Parliament of Canada, or the Senate of Canada, unless the equity interests are publicly traded.
Businesses that promote violence, incite hatred, or discriminate based on race, origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Businesses dealing with content that is sexually explicit or promotes sexual exploitation.
Companies that have pled guilty to or been convicted of tax evasion or a criminal offence.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses that are charged by the Digital Service Provider directly to the Digital Manitoba Initiative for creating the pre-approved work product.

Expenses charged by the Digital Service Provider for creating the pre-approved work product outlined in the statement of work.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located within Manitoba, as defined by the specifics of the funding body. The eligibility is confined to businesses operating in Manitoba to foster regional digital adaptation.

Companies based in the province of Manitoba.

Eligibility criteria of the Digital Services Program program

- Business is owned and operated in the Province of Manitoba. - Business is registered and in good standing with the Manitoba Companies Office and has been operating since April 1, 2021 or earlier. - Business has invested a minimum of $3,500 in building digital capacity since April 1, 2022. - Minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees for Business Technology Assessment or Cybersecurity Audit, OR minimum of 2 full-time equivalent employees for Digital Legal Services. - The individual named in the application is authorized to enter into legal agreements on behalf of the company.

How to apply to the Digital Services Program program

Account Creation and Access

Create an account on the Digital Manitoba Initiative (DMI) application portal.

Application Preparation

Collect general business information.
Prepare proof of staffing through documents such as T4 Summaries and deductions for employment-related premiums.
Access and download the Manitoba Companies Office file summary.
Write a summary explaining the choice of service stream and its benefits for your business.

Application Submission

Log into the DMI portal and complete the application form with all collected details.
Upload all necessary documents, including the Manitoba Companies Office file summary and proof of staffing.

Confirmation and Screening

Receive an email notification within 5-10 business days regarding the status of your application (passed initial screening or rejected).

Screening Interview

If invited, participate in a 15-minute interview via Microsoft Teams with a DMI representative to confirm application details.

Application Approval

Receive notification email of program acceptance and instructions for next steps.

Onboarding

Schedule and attend an onboarding meeting on Microsoft Teams with the DMI Program Manager and your assigned Digital Service Provider.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

DMI covers 100 per cent of the cost for a pre-established scope of work outlined in the statement of work signed prior to service delivery, which includes Business Technology Assessment, Cybersecurity Audit, and Digital Legal Services.
The program does not cover the cost for implementation of recommendations or additional services outside of the program's scope.
All meetings are conducted remotely unless specified otherwise.
The Digital Service Provider must provide non-prescriptive technology recommendations and remain technology agnostic.
The final report created by the Service Provider belongs to the participant.
Cybersecurity firms must remove all client data from their systems upon completion and presentation of the final report.
DMI reserves the right to request reports created through the Digital Services Program.