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EDC — Company InSight
Reduce risks when doing business internationally
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Company InSight Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Company InSight. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the EDC — Company InSight?
Get expert help and access data-driven insights to support your research and help you make informed decisions about doing business in international markets with agents, buyers, customers, distributors and partners.
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
What expenses are eligible under EDC — Company InSight?
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.
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Company InSight?
EDC — Company InSight is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada