Receive up to $7,500
Launch Online Grant
Wise Digital will work with you to build your proposal and apply for your grant.
#StrongerBC
the simple process
1. Proposal consultation
Meet with our Strategy Director for a free consultation.
2. submit application
We'll walk you through how to apply and give you templates.
3. build your online store
Our team will build an e-commerce solution for you.
How the program works
- In your application, share that you want to build or improve your online shop or booking system
- Your application and proposal will be reviewed and you'll hear back and get your funding within 3 weeks
- The grant will pay for up to 75% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $7,500
- Our team of experts will help you build your e-commerce system in under 12 weeks
- Enjoy an even better online system for your business at a fraction of the cost!
Who qualifies for the grant?
- The business is owned by a B.C. resident or residents
- The business is registered in BC
- The business generated sales of more than $30,000 in the past year (in 2019, or in the year preceding the application)
- The business does not currently have an online store or has an online store with limited functionality
- The business does not currently have an online booking system or has an online booking system which requires optimization for online operations
What can the funds be used for?
Grant recipients can use the funding for a variety of online-related expenses, including pictures, creating an online inventory system, advertising costs, subscription costs of an e-commerce platform and training staff to manage the website. Here are a few more declarable expenses:
- Platform, online shop and online booking system development
- Copy and online content writing
- Developing an online inventory of goods, products and services
- Pictures (including hiring a photographer), stock photos or related graphics needed
- E-commerce platform subscription (up to 1 year)
- Online advertising (up to 1 year)
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Creating banners and other embedded advertising
- Course fees to cover staff training to manage the online shop or an online booking system, learn about digital marketing, etc.
Dont' take our words for it.
2x leads for 3+ consecutive months
” Edwin has helped us to scale our business from a few hundred accounts to thousands within a few months. We quickly expanded from operating in a few countries to going global. “
24.79% increase in user sign up in first 30 days
” Edwin has been instrumental in helping us refine our paid campaign strategy and implementation. Edwin is detailed, result-oriented, resourceful, and always has new ideas for improvement “
Mira Soullen
VP of Fundrazr
Apply today and see how
much you qualify for.
Important disclaimers
- Only one application per business will be considered.
- Upon review, additional information may be requested from the applicant.
- Meeting the criteria does not guarantee that the application will be approved for funding.
- By submitting this application, you allow the Program to share information with the B.C. Government.
- To foster information sharing, applicant information maybe shared with other levels of government and funding programs.
- Personal information is collected for administration of the Launch Online Grant program including for confirming residency, under the Personal Information Protection Act. If you have questions about the collection you may contact Alacrity Canada at 844-487-1266 or info@launchonline.ca