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:
Gathering market intelligence (custom research, reports and studies)Applying for intellectual property protection in international marketsApplying for certification in international marketsSeeking expert legal and business adviceSearch Engine OptimizationTranslating, adapting or creating marketing materialsAttending virtual trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferencesBased on Government of Canada Travel Advisories, the following are also supported:
Visits to foreign marketsIn-person participation at trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferencesParticipating in a trade missionWho can apply?
Eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises must:
be for-profitbe an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperativehave a Canada Revenue Agency business numberemploy fewer than 500 full-time equivalent employeeshave $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.
