Canada Pavilion Program
Canada
Money to help SMEs participate to agriculture & agri-food trade shows.
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJune 02, 2020
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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.
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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 3,500
Showcasing innovative organic snacks at the Vancouver Food Expo
$ 3,000
Launching premium organic teas at the Halifax Health and Wellness 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
$ 3,500
First-time showcase of gluten-free bakery items at the Quebec City Food Fair
$ 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.
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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
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- 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.
