Digital investment goes a long way
DMI grants and programs have helped hundreds of businesses adapt to compete in today’s digital market and we’re not stopping there. See our impact across the province for yourself and find out how local business owners have used their grants to transform their operations.
Creating Impact
Digital Services Program
Learning From the Experts
In March 2022, the MCC launched the Digital Services Program, pairing eligible SMEs with third-party expert advisors. The defined services are developed for companies who have already been growing their digital footprint and need to make a step change. These curated services empower business decisions around technology investments.
Digital Service Streams
Business Technology Assessment
Cybersecurity Audit
Digital Legal Services
Building MomentuM – Year One Report
Companies participated
New jobs
New IT investment
Urban & Rural Participation
Location of Program Participants
Brandon
Carman
Morden
Portage la Prairie
Stonewall
Clearwater
Gimli
Headlingly
Ile des Chenes
Mitchell
Neepawa
Onanole
Otterburne
Stanley
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Engaging Small and Midsize Companies
Cross-Sector Participation
Building Digital Competence and Confidence
Exit Interview Themes
Willing to invest, once they know where and why
Expertise once illuminated can’t be unseen
Gaining a bias to act
A positive, learning experience
TechUP & PowerUP
Investing in Technology Pays Dividends
Grants of almost $14 million were disbursed to over 1,300 Manitoba-based businesses that used funds to update and upgrade essential digital tools and processes in 2021 and 2022. Building on takeaways through discussions with business owners, there were some common threads that emerged. One key component was a fear of spending hard-earned revenues without confidence in where to invest in digital adaptations.