CanExport SME Program
Increase your international connections
Export your products/services by accessing available federal funds
Funding program for small to medium-sized businesses seeking new export opportunities, particularly in high-growth priority markets and sectors.
This fund supports activities to prepare for and establish a presence in international markets, including marketing costs, third-party consulting costs, and business, tax, and legal advice for up to five target markets where such activities are part of a larger strategic approach to enter the proposed new market(s).
If you are eligible, your company can benefit from a 50% cost-shared award up to a maximum of $50,000.
Applications are accepted on a defined intake cycle, so please contact us today to prepare for the next round of application intake.
Eligibility criteria
- Be for-profit
- Must be a Canadian business with a CRA business number
- Must have 1 – 500 full-time employees
- Must have at least $100k in gross revenue
Our process – Focusing on simplifying, maximizing and securing the process to obtaining grants
1
Contract Signature
Assign a consultant for your project.
2
Kick off
Meet with the consultant and gathering information on site or virtually.
Prepare a delivery schedule and strategy
3
Application preparation
Application write-up.
Financial data compilation.
Aligning response with application specifications.
Application submission to client or directly on the Government authorities’ portal
4
Reporting (optional)
Prepare reports as per grant requirements.
Review reports with the client.
Submit and follow-up on payments from Government authorities.
Share your export initiative with our experts!
Ryan Lamers, Ph.D – Manager Government Funding
Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science. He specializes in grant, manuscript, SR&ED, and technical and content writing for companies of all sizes and in all industries. At Leyton, Ryan helps clients save time, raise their international profiles, acquire operating funds, and stay funded over the long-term.
Share your export initiative with our experts!
Ryan Lamers, Ph.D – Manager Government Funding
Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science. He specializes in grant, manuscript, SR&ED, and technical and content writing for companies of all sizes and in all industries. At Leyton, Ryan helps clients save time, raise their international profiles, acquire operating funds, and stay funded over the long-term.
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Covered industries
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Years of experience
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Funding Experts