Abstract: The COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the survival and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Digital transformation will help SMEs better cope with the epidemic, help them resume work and production, and enhance their future competitiveness. Before the epidemic, the digital transformation of SMEs was a hot and difficult issue for the government and the industry. Under the impact of the epidemic, SMEs are facing new opportunities in their digital transformation, including increased awareness and a more solid foundation for transformation. They are also facing new challenges, including reduced investment capacity and unsustainable growth momentum. This paper analyzes the opportunities and challenges in accelerating the digital  transformation of SMEs in the post-epidemic era, and gives countermeasures and suggestions.

Key words: post-epidemic era, SMEs, digital transformation