EDC — Company InSight
Canada
Reduce risks when doing business internationally
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Other Support
Expert Advice
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- Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Government of Canada
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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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The EDC Company InSight grant focuses on due diligence and risk assessment activities for Canadian businesses looking to engage with international companies. Eligible activities are broad and relate to assessing the financial and operational credibility of potential partners.
- Access to databases with information on over 100,000 international businesses for risk assessment.
- Conducting due diligence using firmographic data such as industry, geography, and annual revenue.
- Utilizing in-depth financial reports and credit insights about potential business partners.
- Participating in the Partner Referral Program for access to credit industry leaders' insights.
- Engagement in webinars and resources to enhance risk mitigation and business growth strategies.
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$ 20,000
Market research and firmographic analysis for expanding coffee distribution channels
$ 50,000
Researching international markets for expanding software services
$ 35,000
Analyzing market entry strategies for the organic skincare industry
$ 35,000
Conducting due diligence for potential partners in the environmental consulting field
$ 30,000
Developing an investigative research report for potential distributors in the automotive sector
$ 45,000
Evaluating potential suppliers for sustainable packaging solutions
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- Annual revenue must be above $500,000
- Must be a Canadian registered company
- Business operations must align with the grant's focus areas
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Export Development Canada's (EDC) Company InSight program is primarily geared towards Canadian businesses that are looking to engage with international companies. The service is ideal for businesses in need of in-depth company intelligence to make informed decisions about potential international business partners. Companies of all sizes, but particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from this service to vet their suppliers, service providers, clients, or buyers.
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There are no specific types of companies mentioned in the grant context that are not eligible for the grant.
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Investigative research on potential clients, partners, suppliers, and distributors
- Access to firmographic data such as industry, geography, and annual revenue
- Due diligence reports to assess risks before entering business relationships
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Financial stability of the applicant
- Demonstrated need for the grant
- Alignment with the grant's objectives
- Potential impact on the Canadian economy
- Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project
- Evidence of innovation and value creation
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- Step 1: Create a MyEDC account
- Step 2: Access EDC Company InSight
- Step 3: Review hard firmographic data and financial reports
- Step 4: Conduct due diligence on potential business partners
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- EDC Company InSight's database includes over 100,000 businesses, providing a comprehensive resource for due diligence.
- The program partners with credit industry leaders to offer detailed financial reports and credit insights.
- Businesses can save time and money by using EDC's resources for international company research and risk assessment.
- Access to Company InSight requires creating a free MyEDC account, where resources are centralized for ease of use.
