Canada Pavilion Program
Canada
Money to help SMEs participate to agriculture & agri-food trade shows.
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
grant_single|grantors
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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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|projects
Eligible projects or activities for this grant include:
- New to market, first-time exhibitors at food and beverage trade shows
- Small and medium size exporters participating in Canada Pavilion events
- Companies with innovative products seeking market access gains
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$3,500
Vancouver
Showcasing innovative organic snacks at the Vancouver Food Expo
$3,000
Halifax
Launching premium organic teas at the Halifax Health and Wellness Expo
$4,000
Toronto
Participation in the Canada Pavilion at the SIAL Trade Show
$4,000
Calgary
Bringing new vegan dairy alternatives to the Calgary Health Expo
$3,500
Quebec City
First-time showcase of gluten-free bakery items at the Quebec City Food Fair
$4,000
Montreal
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_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.
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