Customized Export Development Training Program

The Customized Export Development Training Program provides financial support for hiring training or planning experts to enhance export operations. It is designed to optimize company strategies through various practical and managerial improvements.

• Funding covers up to 70% of the project costs, with a maximum contribution of $21,000.

Eligibility for the Northern Ontario Exports Program's Trade Mission Support is based on specific criteria.

• The applicant must be an ONEDC municipality, trade association, or not-for-profit organization representing exporting sectors and companies in Northern Ontario.
• The organization should aim to connect with buyers in specific export markets.
• The applicant must organize or host inbound visits by foreign buyers or lead multi-party missions to target markets outside of Ontario.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Northern Ontario Exports Program aims to support the expansion of business ventures in global markets through the Trade Mission Support Program. Eligible projects focus on facilitating significant interactions between Northern Ontario SMEs and international buyers.

• Organizing and hosting inbound visits by foreign buyers or their representatives.
• Leading multi-party missions to target markets outside Ontario.
• Coordinated group participation in new domestic and in-market events, including trade shows.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is designed for companies operating within the Northern Ontario region. The eligible areas for this grant reflect the geographical focus of the program's funding bodies.

• Companies and organizations located in Northern Ontario.

The grant has evaluation and selection criteria. The program evaluates applications based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of the project to the program objectives
• Quality and feasibility of the project proposal
• Demonstrated need and potential impact of the project
• Capacity of the applicant to successfully execute the project
• Alignment with export readiness and market development goals

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly due to the first-come, first-served basis of application assessment and approval.
• The Northern Ontario Exports Program is managed by Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation, supported by FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
• Jenni Myllynen is the Program Manager and primary contact for inquiries about the Trade Mission Support Program.
• Nicolas Mora serves as the Technical Coordinator for further technical assistance.