CanExport SME Program

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Increase your international connections

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

Contract Signature

Assign a consultant for your project.

Kick off

Meet with the consultant and gathering information on site or virtually. Prepare a delivery schedule and strategy.

Application preparation

Application write-up. Financial data compilation. Aligning response with application specifications. Application submission to client or directly on the Government authorities’ portal.

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!

Dorian Kartalovski – Director Innovation & Government Funding

Dorian has over 5 years of industry experience in R&D, writing technical reports for claiming tax credits & defend projects during CRA & Revenu Quebec audits. Graduated in a Master in Aeronautical Engineering and MBA from HEC Montreal.