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Tech Yukon Digital & AI Adoption (TYDA) Program — Tech Yukon / Yukon Economic Development

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Micro-grant of up to $2,500 per eligible Yukon business, paid...
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Tech Yukon Digital & AI Adoption (TYDA) Program — Tech Yukon / Yukon Economic Development provides up to Micro-grant of up to $2,500 per eligible Yukon business, paid as a reimbursement, plus e-commerce advisory support. Reimburses up to $2,500 of the cost of selling online or putting AI to work in a consumer facing Yukon small business, and pairs it with free e-commerce advisory. The current intake is fully subscribed. Email Tech Yukon to join the waitlist for the next one..
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Program Description

Reimburses up to $2,500 of the cost of selling online or putting AI to work in a consumer facing Yukon small business, and pairs it with free e-commerce advisory. Applicants must be a for-profit registered or incorporated Yukon business with at least one employee of three months or $30,000 of revenue in the past 12 months, and must not have had a CDAP or TYDA grant before.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Consumer-facing Yukon small business.
  • At least one employee, part-time or full-time, working 3+ months; owners and business partners do not count as employees. OR at least $30,000 annual revenue in the most recent tax year.
  • Must provide business registration or business license as proof of registration.
  • Not previously received the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) or Tech Yukon Digital Adoption Program (TYDA) Grant.
  • Reimbursement-based: recipient must provide paid receipts to be reimbursed.
  • Software or subscription costs capped at $500; digital marketing costs capped at $500.
  • Current intake is fully subscribed; waitlist available via email.
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Funding Details

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Micro-grant of up to $2,500 per eligible Yukon business, paid as a reimbursement, plus e-commerce advisory support.
Type
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Level
Territorial
Deadline
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  • The business sells only to other businesses, is a wholesaler with no direct consumer sales, or is a dropshipping or online reselling operation
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1 Check the consumer facing test first You must sell products or services directly to end consumers. A wholesaler can qualify if it also sells directly to consumers, but a business selling only to other businesses, or running dropshipping or online reselling, cannot.

Required Documents 4

Proof of registration: any one of a master business license, a Yukon Corporate Registry document, articles of incorporation, or a GST return from CRA. A government document confirming the business is preferred, and a bare GST/HST number will be verified against the CRA registry
Evidence of at least one employee of three months, or of at least $30,000 in revenue in the past 12 months

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Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Tech Yukon Digital Adoption (TYDA) Program, a second time
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What counts as a consumer facing business?
One that sells products or services directly to end consumers, with or without a storefront. A wholesaler can qualify if it also sells directly to consumers, for example a painting supply store that opens an online store for consumers, or a farmer who starts selling produce directly through an online ordering platform. Businesses that focus primarily on wholesale trade or sell only to other businesses are not consumer facing, and neither are dropshipping or online reselling businesses.
Are sole proprietors and partnerships eligible?
Yes. The requirement is a registered or incorporated business, and Tech Yukon confirms it can be either one. You will still need to provide your business registration or business license as proof of registration.
How many employees do I need?
At least one employee, part time or full time, who has been working at the business for at least three months. Owners, business partners, freelancers and contractors do not count. If you have no employee, a business with at least $30,000 in revenue in the past 12 months qualifies instead.
Is the grant paid up front or as a reimbursement?
A reimbursement. The recipient must provide paid receipts to be reimbursed, and purchases made prior to grant approval are not eligible.
Can I use the grant to pay someone to do the work?
You can pay a contractor only if they operate an independent business, registered or incorporated, that provides digital adoption services. The grant cannot be used to pay an employee's salary, and transactions between related persons are ineligible as non arm's length.
What can the AI part of the grant cover?
AI software subscriptions including LLM plans and tokens, AI enabled process improvement or automation tools, using AI to build new tools, apps or features for the business, and AI training expenses. Using AI for image or video generation is not eligible, and neither is basic use such as proofreading, research or ideation.
I already received CDAP. Can I apply?
No. Businesses that have previously received the Canada Digital Adoption Program or a TYDA grant are not eligible for additional awards. Tech Yukon notes you may apply for a separately registered business that has not previously received CDAP funding.
Is the program open right now?
The current intake is fully subscribed. Tech Yukon asks interested businesses to email to be added to the waitlist.

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