Early 2027Grant · Trade Commissioner Service
CanExport SMEs
$10K–$50K per export project
Covers half the cost of marketing activities aimed at new international markets, such as trade shows, market research and translated materials.
How the money works
- Amount
- $10,000–$50,000 per project
- Share
- 50% of eligible costs
Who may be eligible
- Canadian business with 1–500 employees
- Between $100,000 and $100M in annual revenue
- Targeting a market where you have little or no sales
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee funding. Trade Commissioner Service decides eligibility and approval for each application.
Details last checked October 22, 2026. Amounts and intake dates change; we confirm them with the program before you apply. Official program page.
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