How much funding can be received?

If your export-ready company features products from the agriculture and agri-food sectors, you can get funding to offset the cost of booth prices on a show-by-show basis when you exhibit at trade shows.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

The Canada Pavilion Program offers funding terms that facilitate access to the necessary resources for exhibitors wishing to participate in international trade shows. These terms are designed to effectively support small and medium-sized exporting enterprises.

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.

grant_single_labels|projects

This program facilitates Canadian companies' participation in international trade shows aimed at the food and beverage sectors. Eligible activities focus primarily on showcasing innovative products and supporting new to market and first-time exhibitors.

Participation in Canada Pavilion events at international trade shows.
Exhibiting innovative products at premier food and beverage events.
Targeted opportunities for small and medium-sized exporters.

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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

$ 3,500

Showcasing innovative organic snacks at the Vancouver Food Expo

$ 4,000

Participation in the Canada Pavilion at the SIAL Trade Show

$ 4,000

Bringing new vegan dairy alternatives to the Calgary Health Expo

$ 4,000

Attending the Canadian Partnerships Trade Show for the first time

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Canada Pavilion Program aims to support Canadian companies participating in food and beverage trade shows. Eligibility criteria include:

New to market, first-time exhibitors, and innovative products
Priority for small and medium size exporters

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Small and medium size exporters are eligible for the Canada Pavilion Program grant. Priority is given to new to market, first-time exhibitors, and innovative products.

Small and medium size exporters
New to market, first-time exhibitors
Innovative products

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. The Canada Pavilion Program offers financial support for participating Canadian companies, with a focus on customizable booth options, targeting new to market and innovative products from small and medium size exporters.

Financial support for booth customization
Eligibility for new to market and innovative products
Priority given to small and medium size exporters

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is tailored for Canadian companies targeting participation in international trade shows. The geographical eligibility is centered around Canadian businesses looking to enter global markets, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

Canadian companies regardless of province or territory.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Canada Pavilion Program has evaluation and selection criteria to ensure a fair and transparent process. Criteria include:

Financial need and eligibility
Relevance of the applicant's products or services to the target market
Export readiness and market development potential
Previous trade show participation and outcomes
Potential for growth and innovation

grant_single_labels|register

Step 1: Visit the Agriculture and Food Trade Show Service website or contact aafc.mas-sam.aac@agr.gc.ca for more information on the Canada Pavilion Program and other key trade events.
Step 2: Explore the benefits of the Canada Pavilion by watching videos on participating in the Canadian Pavilion at international trade shows.
Step 3: Prepare your application for the Canada Pavilion Program by understanding the program highlights, eligibility criteria, and the focus on new to market, first-time exhibitors, and innovative products.
Step 4: Submit your application to participate in the Canada Pavilion by following the guidelines and deadlines provided by the program.
Step 5: Await the evaluation of your application and notification of acceptance or feedback from the program organizers.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The Canada Pavilion Program aims to help Canadian businesses participate in major international trade shows for food and beverages.
Program highlights include simplified access to financial assistance, turnkey custom booths for Canada Pavilion shows, a focus on companies entering the market and innovative products, as well as a priority given to small and medium-sized exporting enterprises.