Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

Modernize Your Business With Technology That Works

NorthStack designs, builds and supports customized software, AI automation and digital systems for Canadian businesses — replacing spreadsheets, manual steps and disconnected tools with systems that scale.

Eligible businesses may qualify for matching support of up to 50% of eligible approved project costs through the CADGrant Technology Matching Program.Funding is subject to eligibility, program terms, available funding and approval. This is not a government grant, cash payment or guaranteed reimbursement.

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Preliminary estimate

$20,000 project example

Illustration

Estimated project value: $20,000
Potential matching contribution (up to 50%): − $10,000
Estimated business contribution: $10,000
Applicable taxes: added at quotation
Third-party / recurring costs: separate

Preliminary estimate only. Funding is subject to eligibility review, program terms, available funding and approval.

Technology first
Funding is an enabler, never the product
Human review required
No automated funding approvals
Transparent relationships
CADGrant assesses funding; NorthStack delivers
Canadian-owned delivery
Ottawa-based team

Worked example

What a $20,000 technology project could look like

Every project is scoped individually. This illustration applies the current matching percentage to the maximum eligible project value.

Estimated project value

$20,000

Design, build, integration and launch of your system.

Potential matching contribution

$10,000

Up to 50% of eligible approved project costs through the CADGrant Technology Matching Program, subject to review and approval.

Estimated business contribution

$10,000

Plus applicable taxes and any third-party costs (cloud, licences, migration).

How NorthStack works

From first conversation to a system your team relies on

Technology outcomes come first. Funding eligibility is assessed once the project is understood.

1
Preliminary assessment
A short questionnaire about your business and the problem you need solved.
2
Potential match confirmation
We confirm whether your business looks like a potential match — never an approval.
3
Technology assessment
A conversation with an advisor to understand operations, systems and priorities.
4
Project design & scope
Modules, integrations, timeline and an estimated project value.
5
Funding review
Your scoped project is submitted to the CADGrant Technology Matching Program for eligibility review.
6
Build & implement
Milestone delivery, testing, data migration and staff onboarding.
7
Support & optimize
Ongoing managed support, improvements and recurring services.

Technology solutions

What we build

Custom Software

Software built around how your business actually works.

CAD $8,000 – $20,000

CRM

A customer database that reflects your sales process.

CAD $6,000 – $18,000

AI Automation

Automate the repetitive work AI is genuinely good at.

CAD $9,000 – $20,000

AI Receptionist

Never miss a call or an inquiry again.

CAD $7,000 – $16,000

Booking Systems

Online booking that fits your services and staff.

CAD $5,000 – $14,000

Inventory & POS

Point-of-sale and inventory that talk to each other.

CAD $10,000 – $20,000

E-commerce

Online storefronts that convert and scale.

CAD $8,000 – $20,000

Mobile Apps

Mobile experiences for staff and customers.

CAD $12,000 – $20,000

Customer Portals

A self-service portal for your customers.

CAD $8,000 – $20,000

All solutions

Industries

Who we serve

Retail Restaurants Clinics Professional Services Construction Home Services Repair Businesses Manufacturing Nonprofits Education Logistics Property Management Technology Startups

Project & funding calculator

Model your project and potential matching support

Estimate the project value, the potential matching contribution and the business contribution. Taxes, recurring services and third-party costs are shown separately.

Technology Project & Funding Calculator

Estimate the business contribution for a NorthStack technology project and the potential CADGrant Technology Matching Program matching contribution. Preliminary estimate only.

Estimated project value (CAD)

Typical NorthStack projects: $10,000–$20,000

Eligible project costs (CAD)$20,000

Applicable tax rate (%)

Third-party / excluded costs (CAD)

Cloud, licences, migration, etc.

Recurring services (CAD / month)

Billed separately from the project.

Preliminary estimate

Not an approval, offer or binding quotation.

Potential CADGrant match
Estimated business contribution

Estimated project value: $20,000
Eligible project costs: $20,000
Potential matching contribution (up to 50%): − $10,000
Estimated business contribution: $10,000
Applicable taxes (13%): + $1,300
Third-party / excluded costs: + $0
Estimated initial amount payable: $11,300
Recurring services (billed separately): $0 / mo

Preliminary estimate only. Funding is subject to CADGrant eligibility review, applicable program rules, available funding and final approval.

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Independent program directory

Independent third-party programs

Independent third-party programs are operated by their named providers. NorthStack does not control eligibility, approval, or continued availability.

Amazon Web Services

AWS Activate

Cloud

Up to US $200,000 in AWS credits for eligible startups.