EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Government of Canada, Export Development Canada Canada-wide

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Deadline

Rolling, apply anytime

Region

Canada-wide

Funder type

Government Program

For

Businesses

About this program

Equity capital for diverse exporters

What this program funds

Export Development Canada (EDC), a Crown corporation, offers the Inclusive Trade Investments Program to provide equity capital for exporters from underrepresented groups. The program supports small and medium-sized enterprises that are owned by or led by members of diverse communities.

Eligible applicants are exporters with demonstrated export capacity or potential. The program prioritizes businesses owned by women, Indigenous peoples, racialized entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups in international trade.

The program provides equity capital investments to support business growth and export development. Specific investment amounts are not stated in available program information.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Interested exporters can apply at any time during the intake period.

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Official program page Last verified October 5, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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