Business Tech Solutions Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Canada - For-profit corporations and sole proprietorships - Businesses that have experienced COVID-19 related disruptions - Must be operational and in good standing - Eligible sectors include retail, services, hospitality, and other industries pivoting due to pandemic impacts ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $15,000 per applicant - Coverage Rate: Up to 90% of eligible project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must cover minimum 10% of eligible costs - Funding Type: Direct contribution with no repayment obligations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology acquisition and implementation (hardware, software, platforms) - E-commerce platform development and integration - Online sales infrastructure and tools - Digital process automation and workflow systems - Point-of-sale (POS) systems and digital payment solutions - Website development or enhancement for online sales - Business model transformation technology investments - Integration and deployment costs for new systems ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Funds must be used to address COVID-19 business challenges or market pivots - Applicant must contribute minimum 10% of project costs (non-funded portion) - Technology and processes must result in measurable online sales growth or viable business model change - Grant is conditional on technology implementation completion - Expenses must be incurred and documented post-application approval - Funds must be used within the specified program timeline - Applicants must track and report on outcomes (online sales growth or business pivot success) - Grant may require repayment if conditions are not met or funds are misused