BDC Advisory Services — Digital Technology ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Canadian-owned businesses - Businesses across all sectors seeking digital transformation guidance - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Incorporated companies - Social enterprises and co-operatives ### 💰 Funding Details - Advisory service provision: BDC provides consulting expertise rather than direct grant funding - Cost-sharing model: Typically subsidized rates for advisory services; specific pricing depends on engagement scope - No repayment required: Advisory services are non-repayable support - Access to BDC expertise: Includes market analysis, trend intelligence, and technology selection tools at reduced or negotiated rates - Investment in advisory: Businesses may have out-of-pocket costs depending on engagement depth and duration ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Digital technology assessment and audit - Technology selection and implementation roadmap development - Market and trend intelligence research - Analysis of digital solutions aligned to business objectives - Guidance on technology adoption strategy - Digital transformation planning and consultation - Assessment of organizational readiness for digital change - Technology vendor and solution evaluation support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must demonstrate genuine need for digital technology guidance - Engagement requires clear business objectives and technology goals - BDC may require completion of initial assessment or discovery phase - Businesses must actively participate in advisory sessions - Advisory recommendations must align with feasible business implementation timelines - No guarantee of funding for subsequent implementation of recommended technologies - Services subject to BDC capacity and availability - Business must be operating and in good standing - Engagement outcomes to be documented and tracked for program evaluation