CanExport SMEs
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) / Global Affairs Canada International (non-U.S. markets prioritized)
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime
Region
International (non-U.S. markets prioritized)
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Sectors
All sectors except those explicitly excluded, Defence projects (with specific eligibility criteria)
About this program
CanExport SMEs provides funding to help Canadian SMEs pursue new or expanded international business development initiatives, with a focus on entering new markets and diversifying exports. The program supports activities such as participation in trade events, market research, and other export promotion activities that demonstrate commercial viability and alignment with Canada's export diversification strategy.
What this program funds
CanExport SMEs is a federal program run by the Trade Commissioner Service under Global Affairs Canada. It provides funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises pursue new or expanded international business development initiatives, with emphasis on entering new markets and diversifying exports.
The program supports activities including participation in trade events, market research, and other export promotion activities that demonstrate commercial viability and alignment with Canada's export diversification strategy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises operating in all sectors except those explicitly excluded. Defence projects may be eligible under specific criteria. The program prioritizes non-U.S. markets for international expansion.
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