Manual, repetitive work
- The problem
- Your team re-types the same data into three different systems.
- With DFA
- Invoices, orders and records flow between your tools automatically.
AI & Robotics for Canadian SMBs
Automate the busywork. Grow the business.
Practical AI, automation and robotics that pay for themselves — with help accessing Canadian funding.
- Canadian-owned
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Guidance on Canadian funding
Sound familiar?
Most small businesses lose hours every week to work a machine could do. We turn those hours back into growth.
Hard-to-fill positions
- The problem
- You can't hire fast enough, and your best people are stuck on low-value tasks.
- With DFA
- AI assistants and robotics take on routine work so your team can focus on customers.
Rising operating costs
- The problem
- Margins shrink as wages, materials and overhead keep climbing.
- With DFA
- Targeted automation lowers the cost of each task — and we help you look for funding to offset the investment.
What we do
From a first assessment to ongoing support, we cover the full journey to AI and automation.
AI Readiness Assessment
A fixed-scope review that pinpoints where AI and automation will save you the most time and money.
Workflow & Process Automation
Eliminate repetitive tasks like data entry, invoicing, scheduling and email follow-ups.
AI Assistants & Chatbots
Assistants that answer customers, qualify leads and put your company knowledge at your team's fingertips.
Custom AI Solutions
Document processing, forecasting and computer vision built around your data and your operations.
Robotics & Physical Automation
Collaborative robots, warehouse and packing automation, and automated inspection — from vendor selection to integration.
AI Training & Change Management
Hands-on workshops and adoption support so your team actually uses the new tools.
Grants & Funding Guidance
Guidance on Canadian programs that may help fund your AI and automation projects.
Monthly Retainer Support
Ongoing monitoring, improvements and support to keep your automations running and evolving.
How it works
A clear, step-by-step path — no big-bang projects, no surprises.
Step 1
Assess
We map your processes and identify the highest-return opportunities.
Step 2
Plan
You get a prioritized roadmap with costs, timelines and potential funding.
Step 3
Build
We implement, integrate and test the solution with your team.
Step 4
Support
Our monthly retainer keeps everything running and improving.
Robotics & physical automation
Automation doesn't stop at the screen.
Robots are now within reach for small and mid-sized operations. We help you choose, integrate and support the right equipment — without locking you into one vendor.
Collaborative robots
Work safely alongside your staff on assembly, machine tending and packing.
Warehouse automation
Picking, sorting and inventory tracking that scale with your volume.
Automated inspection
Camera-based quality checks that catch defects before they ship.
Your project may qualify for Canadian funding
Federal and provincial programs can help offset the cost of adopting AI and automation. We help you understand your options and prepare a strong application.
Eligibility and funding decisions are made by each program.
What automation looks like in practice
Illustrative scenarios based on common small-business challenges.
Example scenarioProfessional services
Automated invoice processing
An accounting firm uses AI document processing to read supplier invoices and enter them into its bookkeeping software.
- Estimated impact
- Could save around 15 hours of data entry per week
Example scenarioRetail & e-commerce
24/7 customer assistant
An online store deploys a bilingual AI assistant that answers order-status and product questions around the clock.
- Estimated impact
- Could resolve most routine inquiries without staff involvement
Example scenarioManufacturing
Cobot-assisted packing line
A food producer adds a collaborative robot to palletize boxes at the end of its packing line.
- Estimated impact
- Could free up two operators per shift for higher-value work
Frequently asked questions
How much does an AI project cost?
It depends on scope. Most clients start with an AI Readiness Assessment, which gives you a clear cost and return estimate before you commit to anything larger.
How long does it take to see results?
It depends on scope. We size the work during the assessment, and larger projects are planned in phases so you see value early.
Is my data safe?
We design every solution to comply with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25, and we favour tools that keep your data under your control.
Is my business too small for AI?
No. Many of the best returns come from small teams automating a few repetitive tasks. If a tool saves your team hours every week, it's worth a conversation.
Can you help us get funding?
We can help you identify Canadian programs your project may qualify for and prepare your application. Funding decisions are made by each program.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation
Tell us about your business and we'll show you where automation can make the biggest difference — no obligation.
Book your consultation