Apply for financial support, or take part in programs that help innovative or growth-oriented firms, and underrepresented groups.
Get introduced to the right people, and connect with potential business partners and clients by participating in a trade mission or event.
Access guides, information and other resources to learn about doing business in international markets.
Research your next target market. Access useful information and reports on markets and sectors abroad.
Plan for the tariffs, sanctions, and export/import controls that you may encounter when exporting abroad.
Take advantage of Canada’s free-trade agreements, foreign investment agreements, WTO agreements, and more.
Let us help assess your potential in specific markets, connect you with qualified contacts, or solve a market access problem.
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Up to $50,000 in funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) break into new international markets.
Accepting applications: See SMEs landing page for details.
Up to $75,000 in funding to help Canadian SMEs, academic institutions and non-government research centres develop R&D collaborations through partnerships in foreign markets.
Accepting applications: No
Annual funding of up to $250,000 for Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations to pursue international business development activities.
Annual funding of up to $500,000 to help Canadian communities and non-profit, locally based organizations attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment.
Accepting applications: Yes
View other funding and support programs for international business activities.