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EDC — Company InSight

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Company InSight?

You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC).

Q: Where is the EDC — Company InSight available?

The EDC — Company InSight program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the EDC — Company InSight a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EDC — Company InSight is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Company InSight?

EDC — Company InSight is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada

Last Update: March 3, 2026

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Export Development 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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Selling in a new market

Eligible Funding

No Condition

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

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Market research and firmographic analysis for expanding coffee distribution channels

$ 35,000

Analyzing market entry strategies for the organic skincare industry

$ 30,000

Developing an investigative research report for potential distributors in the automotive sector

$ 35,000

Conducting due diligence for potential partners in the environmental consulting field

$ 50,000

Researching international markets for expanding software services

$ 45,000

Evaluating potential suppliers for sustainable packaging solutions

Eligibility

The applicant must be a Canadian business.
The applicant must create a free MyEDC account to access Company InSight and related resources.

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

How to apply

Create a MyEDC account

Access EDC Company InSight

Review hard firmographic data and financial reports

Conduct due diligence on potential business partners

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

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.