www.luminary.software
Luminary Software Corp.
Web Design & Digital Growth Agency in Canada
Our Offerings:
• Custom Business Websites
• Custom eCommerce Stores
• Digital Marketing including SEO, SMO,
• Web Hosting and Maintenance
• Mobile Apps
• Digital Consultancy - Approved CDAP Advisors
A pivotal moment for Canadian businesses
Introduction
to
The goal of CDAP: Facilitate digital transformation
$4 billion in support (grants & interest-free loans)
Expert guidance for SMEs
Grant 1: Grow Your Business Online
Get up to $2,400 to grow your business online
Looking to implement e-commerce capabilities to remain competitive?
Need to serve existing customers more effectively and attract new customers? With a micro-grant of up to $2,400, we can help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies.
The CDAP Grow Your Business Online grant helps SMEs:
• Get online
• Increase sales
• Adopt security software
• Connect with customers
• Improve social media marketing
• Improve user experience for online customers
Eligibility:
• For-profit businesses (certain exceptions apply).
• Registered or incorporated.
• Consumer-facing.
• Revenue & employee requirements: Has at least one employee (other than the owner) OR had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year.
• Committed to digital adoption strategy for six months.
• Agrees to participate in follow-up surveys, share data about the experience, and have its name published as a grant recipient.
How can you use your grant?
• To develop a new e-commerce website or add functionality to your existing site (e.g. online reservation/booking tools, online ordering systems, electronic payments)
• Redesign of an existing site is not eligible
• To install an e-commerce platform (including subscription fees/costs)
• To hire a consultant to help with digital marketing strategies for your e-commerce store that could include activities such as website search optimization and social media advertising.
• Your grant cannot be used solely for search engine marketing or social media advertising; such uses must be tied to an overall e-commerce implementation plan and not a standalone item
• To track and manage inventory and sales, market to customers, offer discounts, maintain a loyalty program, or increase cyber security using e-commerce software
• To pay up to 20% of the total cost of hardware and software
• Eligible costs must be directly tied to the sale of goods and services online.
Ineligible costs:
• Internet connectivity
• Shipping of goods purchased through the e-commerce platform
• Purchases made prior to grant approval
• Renewal of digital services such as domain names or software subscriptions (including existing e-commerce subscriptions)
• Signage and printing
• Logo redesign and rebranding
• Owner's salary or current employee salary for executing the project
• Purchase of land, buildings or vehicles
• Intangible assets such as goodwill, whether capitalized or expensed
• Depreciation or amortization expenses
• Interest on invested capital, bonds or debentures
• Bond discount
• Monthly mortgage, loan and/or rent payments
• Refinancing of an existing debt
• And more…..
Grant 2: Boost Your Business Technology
Features:
• Up to $15,000 for a Digital Adoption
Plan
• Up to $100,000 in 0% interest loan from BDC
Eligibility:
You can get funding through this grant if your business
• Canadian-owned & for-profit businesses
• Is a sole proprietor or a business incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province or territory.
• Is a for-profit.
• Has 1 to 499 employees.
How Luminary Software Can Help
• Tailored Digital Solutions: Customized plans to meet unique business needs.
• Expert Consulting: Stay updated with industry trends and make informed decisions.
• Access to Funding: Get up to $15,000 for your plan and $100,000 in interest-free loans.
• Implementation: Transition smoothly with digital operations training for staff.
Contact Information
Luminary Software Corp
120 Sonnenschein Way, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W2
Email: anuj@luminary.software
Tel: (866) 665-2677
Web: www.luminary.software