How much funding can be received?

The Canada Pavilion Program provides streamlined financial support to Canadian small and medium-sized exporters participating in leading international food and beverage trade shows, focusing on first-time exhibitors and new market access. The program covers costs related to customizable turn-key booths and is part of a five-year initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

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Simplified access to financial assistance for participants.
Provision of a custom turnkey booth for the Canada Pavilion trade shows.
Focus on new businesses in the market, new exhibitors, and innovative products.

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Participation in global food and beverage trade shows under the Canada Pavilion.
Showcasing new to market, first-time exhibitors, or innovative Canadian products at designated international events.
Accessing market opportunities through organized flagship Canada Pavilion trade show events.

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$ 3,000

Launching premium organic teas at the Halifax Health and Wellness Expo

$ 3,500

First-time showcase of gluten-free bakery items at the Quebec City Food Fair

$ 4,000

Participation in the Canada Pavilion at the SIAL Trade Show

$ 3,500

Showcasing innovative organic snacks at the Vancouver Food Expo

$ 4,000

Bringing new vegan dairy alternatives to the Calgary Health Expo

$ 4,000

Attending the Canadian Partnerships Trade Show for the first time

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The applicant must be a Canadian company.
The company should be involved in the food and beverage sector.
Priority is given to small and medium size exporters.
Priority is given to new to market, first-time exhibitors, and companies with innovative products.

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Canadian companies in the food and beverage sector
Small and medium size exporters
Companies introducing new to market, first-time exhibitors
Companies with innovative food and beverage products

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Turn-key booth costs for participation in Canada Pavilion events at international food and beverage trade shows.

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Priority is given to small and medium-sized exporters.
Focus on new-to-market and first-time exhibitors.
Emphasis on participation with innovative products.

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The program is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, spanning five years.
Priority is given to small and medium-sized exporters.
Instructional and informational videos are available to showcase the Canada Pavilion experience.
A dedicated email contact is provided for inquiries: aafc.mas-sam.aac@agr.gc.ca.