
COREX Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Help for Quebec businesses to export to the northeast United States
COREX Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
- Gouvernement du Québec
Program status
Open
Overview of the COREX Program program
Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Adapt eco-friendly packaging for global exports in response to international regulatory standards
$ 40,000
Develop a market expansion strategy for exporting organic skincare products to South East Asia
$ 45,000
Create a series of informational podcasts and videos about export market opportunities in Asia
$ 75,000
Execute a trade mission to explore partnership opportunities for renewable energy solutions in Europe
$ 45,000
Participate in international food trade shows to promote and export Canadian gourmet products
$ 35,000
Organize a series of training workshops for exporting culinary products to the Maghreb region
Eligibility criteria of the COREX Program program
Who is eligible?
The available information does not specify the specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant.
Who is not eligible
There is no specific mention of ineligible company types in the grant context.
Eligible expenses
This grant is focused on understanding and navigating the potential impacts of the 2024 U.S. elections on Canada, along with promoting international trade acceleration programs. The eligible activities are centered on organizing events and developing media content for education and strategic planning.
- Hosting special editions of international meetings concerning the 2024 U.S. elections and their implications for Canada.
- Organizing events and training sessions under the International Trade Acceleration Program (PAC).
- Producing podcasts and videos to highlight the "Focus on East Asia - Export Market Diversification Promotion Month."
Eligibility criteria of the COREX Program program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Here is a summary followed by the criteria:
- Summary: The grant aims to facilitate and enhance commercial exchanges between Quebec and the seven northeastern states of the United States.
- Evaluation and Selection Criteria:
- Relevance of the proposed project to the objectives of the Program COREX
- Potential impact on increasing export activities between Quebec and the northeastern US states
- Feasibility and sustainability of the project
- Ability of the applicant to effectively utilize the resources and tools provided by the Program COREX
- Demonstrated commitment to international business development and partnership building
How to apply to the COREX Program program
1
Identify the eligibility criteria
- Check if the company is eligible for the COREX Program
- Consult the specific requirements of the grant program
2
Prepare the required documentation
- Gather the company's financial information
- Prepare a detailed export business plan
- Obtain the necessary legal and administrative documents
3
Fill out the application form
- Access the COREX portal and find the application form
- Carefully fill out all sections of the form
- Attach the requested supporting documents
4
Submit the request
- Check that all documents are complete
- Send the request within the deadlines
Additional information
There is no additional information provided for this grant.

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