Get Up to $75,000 in Funding Through the CanExport SMEs Program, Deadline to Apply is June 11th

by | Jun 3, 2021 | Business, Finance | 0 comments

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Small and medium-sized companies may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with international market development activities. The program covers up to 75% of costs for export marketing of your products and services in international markets where you have little or no sales.

In order for a new application to be considered it will need to be submitted by June 11th, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Please check back in the fall of 2021 for details on when the program will resume.

What activities does the program fund?

In light of COVID-19, CanExport SMEs activities requiring travel are currently on hold. The program encourages you to make informed decisions to minimize risk and protect your health and that of your employees. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s travel advisories for the most recent information.

The program supports 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

When travel resumes, the program will 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)

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