CanExport SMEs

Government of Canada – Trade Commissioner Service Canada (national); projects targeting international markets excluding U.S. currently accepted

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Funding amount

up to $50,000

Last deadline

2026-08-31

Region

Canada (national); projects targeting international markets excluding U.S. currently accepted

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Sectors

Export / International Trade, General Business

About this program

CanExport SMEs provides competitive cost-sharing funding of up to $50,000 to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets. The program covers export-related business development activities to reduce risk and support export diversification. Applications are assessed on a rolling competitive basis; U.S.-targeted projects are no longer being accepted as that funding has been fully allocated.

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