CanExport SMEs

CanExport SMEs provides small to medium-sized businesses support for international business development activities up to $50,000 to develop export opportunities for products and services in new international markets.

Due to the significant level of interest and high volume of applications, the CanExport SMEs program is behind schedule on their service standard.

Projects submitted prior to the pause will be reviewed and applicants will be notified by email as soon as their project is assessed.

Measures are being put in place to limit the impact on our clients and shorten the delays of response.

Government of Canada

CanExport Innovation

CanExport Innovation is designed to promote and enhance Canada’s international innovation efforts. The program offers grants and contributions to Canadian organizations to assist them in establishing and formalizing new collaborative research and development (R&D) partnerships with foreign partners.

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you meet the following:

  • Be for-profit
  • Be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative in Canada
  • Have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number

Additional Criteria

  • Have fewer than 500 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
  • Have. $100,000 to $100 million in annual revenue declared in Canada during its last complete tax reporting year (or during the last 12 months for monthly and quarterly filers)

Application Open Date (Status)

Open (Administrative Pause)

Application End Date (Deadline)

N/A

Funding Limits

Up to 50% of eligible costs for $10,000 to $50,000 in funding per project

Funding rules are strictly bound to the terms of the successful Grant Application.

Purpose & Commonly Used For

  • Trade Events
  • Travel
  • Marketing and Translation
  • IP and Certification
  • Market Research, feasibility studies
  • Key contact identification, B2B
  • Business, tax and legal advice

More Information

For more information on this Grant and other Federal Government of Canada initiatives please visit Trade Commissioner Service CanExport International Business Funding

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