Unlocking Capital for E-Commerce & Retail Tech.
Grants for retail modernization, supply chain optimization, and digital commerce platform development.
E-commerce companies can access the Retail Modernization Project Grant for digital transformation, DCC DMAP for digital adoption planning, and SR&ED for technical R&D in recommendation engines, supply chain optimization, and custom platform development. CanExport supports international e-commerce expansion.
Primary Programs
RMPG + DCC DMAP
Median Recovery
$45,000 per SME
Key Parameters
Matching Funding Programs
Programs commonly accessed by E-Commerce & Retail Tech companies in Canada.
Typical Eligible Expenses
Common cost categories that qualify for funding in the E-Commerce & Retail Tech sector.
Custom e-commerce platform development
Recommendation engine and personalization R&D
Supply chain optimization technology
Digital storefront modernization
Export market digital infrastructure
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Can I get funding to build an online store?
DCC DMAP provides up to $15,000 for digital adoption planning, and RMPG offers up to $10,000 for retail modernization. Custom platform development with technical uncertainty may also qualify for SR&ED.
Is a recommendation engine eligible for SR&ED?
Yes, if building it involves genuine technical uncertainty — such as real-time personalization at scale, cold-start problems, or integrating multiple data sources with accuracy constraints.
Can we fund international expansion?
CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 for export marketing activities including international e-commerce market entry, trade show attendance, and market research.