Up to $75k is Available to Canadian SME's Investing in International Market Development Activities

Small and medium-sized companies in Canada may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with international market development activities. The CanExport Program covers up to 75% of costs for export marketing products and services in international markets where a business has little or no sales.

Notable Program Updates:

• The maximum funding for online advertising activities including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has been increased to $50,000 per project
• The program is now allowing online advertising on social media platforms, online marketplaces and search engines
• Expert advice for digital and e-commerce marketing is now eligible
  
  

Eligible Expenses:

• 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
• Attending virtual trade shows, networking functions, meetings or conferences
  Translating, adapting or creating marketing materials

   

Eligible Recipients Must:

• Be for-profit
• Be an incorporated legal entity or a limited liability partnership (LLP)
• Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number
• Employ 500 or fewer 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)