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CanExport SMEs

Trade Commissioner Service / Global Affairs Canada International (export/expansion markets)

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

International (export/expansion markets)

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

About this program

CanExport SMEs provides contribution funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses develop export strategies, market research, and international expansion activities. Applications are assessed on a rolling competitive basis with funding limits per fiscal year. Applicants must have minimum annual revenues of $300,000 and submit applications at least 60 business days before project start.

What this program funds

CanExport SMEs provides contribution funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses develop export strategies, market research, and international expansion activities. The program is delivered by the Trade Commissioner Service under Global Affairs Canada.

Small and medium-sized enterprises with minimum annual revenues of $300,000 are eligible to apply. Applications are assessed on a rolling competitive basis throughout the year, with funding limits reset per fiscal year. Applicants must submit applications at least 60 business days before their project start date.

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Official program page Last verified September 7, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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