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The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), by the Government of Canada, helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies to increase their competitiveness. Eligible businesses will receive a grant to build their digital plan, followed by a 0% loan of up to $100,000 to implement it. We are advisors for CDAP. DM us to see if your Business qualifies!

SMEs journey through CDAP stream 2

For eligible SMEs that have successfully completed the DNA, CDAP will pre-approve them for a grant covering up to 90% of the cost of the digital adoption plan evaluated at a maximum of $15,000.

Eligible SMEs will then have access to an online marketplace of qualified digital advisors called the digital advisor marketplace in order to retain the services of a digital advisorFootnote1 to produce a digital adoption plan.

During their search, SMEs may contact as many digital advisors as they would like. When making initial contact with prospective digital advisors, SMEs are encouraged to share the results of their DNA as well as an overview of their business and objectives.

It is important for an SME and digital advisor to agree on the terms of work, including objectives, timing and associated costs before they begin working together.

When the SME finds a digital advisor who they consider to be the right match for their business, the parties will sign an agreementFootnote2 to develop a digital adoption plan.

The SME and the digital advisor will work together to develop a digital adoption plan that meets the CDAP requirements. Upon completion, the SME will upload their completed digital adoption plan and invoice to the CDAP portal. Once accepted, the grant will be issued to the SME.

With a digital adoption plan in hand, the SME is now eligible to access a zero-interest loan from the BDC as well as a subsidized youth work placement to implement their plan and adopt new digital tools for their business.

CDAP digital adoption plan guide

The CDAP digital adoption plan guide outlines the minimum information that Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) digital advisors are required to provide in a digital adoption plan for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participating in the CDAP Boost Your Business Technology stream.

As experts in their own businesses and sectors, SMEs are encouraged to review and understand the elements in the digital adoption plan guide to help tailor the plan to their specific needs. To truly tailor the digital adoption plan to their needs, the SME will need to collaborate closely with their digital advisor.

As experts in technology adoption, the digital advisors will need to engage and listen to their SME clients to develop a digital adoption plan tailored to each SME's specific needs.