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EDC — Company InSight
Research international companies before partnering
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- Canadian businesses conducting or planning to conduct international business
- See full eligibility
Overview
EDC Company InSight helps businesses research international companies before entering a professional relationship. It provides firmographic and credit insights, due diligence guidance, and access to reports on potential clients, partners, suppliers, and distributors.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Access new markets
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses conducting or planning to conduct international business
- Companies seeking to assess foreign clients, partners, suppliers, or distributors
- Small and medium-sized enterprises lacking resources for due diligence on international companies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian businesses
Activities funded
- Research and assessment of potential international business partners, clients, or suppliers.
- Due diligence projects to evaluate and mitigate business risks associated with new foreign partnerships.
- Verification of firmographic and financial information on overseas companies.
- Strategic planning decisions based on insights from international company data.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a MyEDC account
- Sign up on the EDC website.
- Use your account to access Company InSight.
- Step 2: Log in and access the tool
- Open your MyEDC account dashboard.
- Select Company InSight to start searching for company information.
- Step 3: Research companies
- Look up international companies, clients, partners, suppliers, or distributors.
- Review the available firmographic and financial information.
Additional information
- EDC Company InSight provides access to a database of over 100,000 international businesses for comprehensive risk assessment.
- The platform offers a step-by-step guide to due diligence based on EDC’s internal evaluation processes.
- Unlimited access to resources and tools is available through a free MyEDC account.
- Financial and credit reports are made available via partnerships with credit industry leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Company InSight Program
What is the EDC — Company InSight?
EDC Company InSight helps businesses research international companies before entering a professional relationship. It provides firmographic and credit insights, due diligence guidance, and access to reports on potential clients, partners, suppliers, and distributors.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the EDC — Company InSight program?
To be eligible for the EDC — Company InSight program, you must:
Must create a free MyEDC account
Canadian businesses seeking international company insights
Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Company InSight?
You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC).
Where is the EDC — Company InSight available?
The EDC — Company InSight program is available across Canada.
Is the EDC — Company InSight a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EDC — Company InSight is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Company InSight?
EDC — Company InSight is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC)