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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