The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will allow eligible businesses to trial and then receive access to digital products, tools and training they can use to build digital capability in their day-to-day operations.
Products currently available to businesses through this program include website, e-commerce, finance and digital business management tools.
Rebate
Once businesses have purchased a product, they can apply for a rebate of $1,200 to access the product for 12 months.
Eligibility
The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program is designed for sole trader, micro and small businesses. To be eligible for the program an applicant must:
- operate a business located in Victoria
- hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have held that ABN on 13 September 2019
- be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 13 September 2020
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and attest that they are currently operating and intend to adapt their business to a digital operating environment.
To qualify for a purchase rebate the business must purchase a digital product available under the program.
An eligible business, as defined by its ABN, can only receive one purchase rebate of $1,200 to cover 12 months’ access to a digital product available under this program
How it Works
Businesses that participate in this program will progress through three key steps:
- Step 1 – Register for the program to participate in product trials and workshops
- Step 2 – Sign up for their preferred digital product available under this program
- Step 3 – Apply for a purchase rebate of $1,2001 to cover 12 months’ free access.
Key Dates
Registrations will remain open until funds are exhausted or until 11.59pm on 28 February 2021, whichever is earlier.
Guidelines
For guidelines – Small Business Digital Adaptation Program guidelines (PDF 312.65 KB)
