Funding that helps your company grow into global markets
CanExport SMEs is accepting applications from September 8, 2023 at 8 am EDT to September 22, 2023 at 5 pm EDT only for participants of Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTMs) and GAC-led trade missions for businesses from diverse backgrounds on a prioritized basis. All other new applications will be declined. TCTMs are a Government of Canada priority under the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and advancing an inclusive approach to trade is a priority under the Trade Diversification Strategy.
Please continue to consult this page for an announcement on the timing for CanExport SMEs’ reopening for all applicants.
If you have a CanExport SMEs application in queue, you do not need to reapply and the new openings do not affect your prospect for receiving funding.
Note that funds are very limited. The program is competitive, and funding is not guaranteed. The Business Benefits Finder is a useful tool to find out about other funding that helps Canadian businesses expand internationally.
What activities do we fund?
We support the following non-travel activities:
Gathering market intelligence (custom research, reports and studies)
Applying for intellectual property protection in international markets
Applying for certification in international markets
Seeking expert legal and business advice
Search Engine Optimization
Translating, adapting or creating marketing materials
Attending virtual trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferences
Based on Government of Canada Travel Advisories, we also support:
Visits to foreign markets
In-person participation at trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferences
Participating in a trade mission
Who can apply?
Eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises must:
be for-profit
be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative
have a Canada Revenue Agency business number
employ fewer than 500 full-time equivalent employees
have $100,000 to $100 million in declared revenue in Canada during its past fiscal year (or 12 months for quarterly filers)
