Funding that helps your company grow into global markets

Small and medium sized companies may access up to $50,000 in funding to assist with international market development activities. Government of Canada covers up to 50% of costs for export marketing of your products and services in international markets where you have little or no sales.

What activities are funded?

The following non-travel activities are supported:

Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorGathering market intelligence (custom research, reports and studies)
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorApplying for intellectual property protection in international markets
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorApplying for certification in international markets
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorSeeking expert legal and business advice
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorSearch Engine Optimization
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorTranslating, adapting or creating marketing materials
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorAttending virtual trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferences

Based on Government of Canada Travel Advisories, the following are also supported:

Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorVisits to foreign markets
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorIn-person participation at trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferences
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude AcceleratorParticipating in a trade mission

Who can apply?

Eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises must:

Checkmark Blue, Altitude Acceleratorbe for-profit
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude Acceleratorbe an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude Acceleratorhave a Canada Revenue Agency business number
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude Acceleratoremploy fewer than 500 full-time equivalent employees
 
Checkmark Blue, Altitude Acceleratorhave $100,000 to $100 million in declared revenue in Canada during its past fiscal year (or 12 months for quarterly filers)

Learn more about this opportunity here.

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