Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
Easily claim your grant of up to a maximum of $15,000 to adopt digital technologies
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
Easily claim your grant of up to a maximum of $15,000 to adopt digital technologies
What is CDAP?
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.
What does it cover?
The loan covers items directly related to the digital plan. Some examples are:
- Acquiring IT equipment
- Installation of new technologies
- Updating and/or expanding IT equipment
- Training staff on onboarded technologies
- Materials and support services directly related to onboarding the technology
- Further advisory services on particular aspects of the digital adoption plan
How Does the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Work?
1. Register
Get started on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) website.
2. Build a plan
Build your digital plan with the help of Infostructure Technology, an ISED-approved partner.
3. Get approved
Submit your plan and invoices to ISED for approval and they'll disburse a grant of up to $15,000 to cover your advisory fees.
4. Apply with BDC
Once your plan is approved, use the personalized link in your email to apply for a loan of up to $100,000.
Put your Plan into Action
Once Infostructure gives you an approved Digital Adoption Plan, it is time to put your Plan into action! Apply for a zero-interest loan from BDC (up to $100,000) as well as a wage subsidy (up to $7,300) for a Funded Work Placement to assist your business in its digital transformation journey.
Unfortunately Not Eligible If You Are
- corporate chain, franchise or registered charity
- representative of a multi-level marketing company brokerage firm, such as real estate agents, investment advisors, insurance agents, etc.
- business that is engaged in online reselling or drop-shipping reliant on third-party suppliers
- wholesale or distribution business and manufacturer (unless you sell directly to consumers)
However, you do qualify if...
You're an owner or director