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EDC  —  Company InSight - Canada

EDC — Company InSight

Last Update: July 29, 2025
Canada
Reduce risks when doing business internationally

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Other Support
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

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.

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
$ 50,000
Researching international markets for expanding software services
$ 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
$ 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

1

Create a MyEDC account


2

Access EDC Company InSight


3

Review hard firmographic data and financial reports


4

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.

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