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EDC — Export Guarantee Program

Maximize your access to working capital
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Get a working capital solution that provides guarantees to your financial institution so they can extend your line of credit and provide term loans or margin international assets or inventory.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Finance and insurance
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Securing additional working capital to support day-to-day business operations.
  • Expanding business activities into new international markets.
  • Investing in new equipment or relocating inventory closer to buyers.
  • Supporting international investments, such as establishing or expanding foreign affiliates.
  • Facilitating domestic or international mergers and acquisitions.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian businesses seeking to expand sales into international markets
  • Companies requiring working capital to support international growth
  • Businesses investing in foreign affiliates or assets
  • Companies in need of financing for export-related capital expenditures or work-in-progress financing

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital to cover day-to-day business costs
  • Capital expenditures, including purchase of new equipment
  • Work-in-progress financing related to specific contracts or revolving facilities
  • Acquisition or expansion costs for establishing or growing foreign affiliates (Canadian Direct Investment Abroad)
  • Financing related to federal and provincial R&D refundable tax credits, and interactive digital media tax credits
  • Costs for inventory held outside of Canada

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canadian companies (no further regional restriction specified).

Additional information

  • The EGP is particularly suited for businesses with complex export finance requirements, such as those involving multiple operating lines, foreign assets, acquisitions, or multiple borrowers.
  • The program offers flexible usage across both operating lines and term loans, including working capital, capital expenditures, and financing related to international business expansion.
  • Fees for the program are variable and determined through consultation based on credit rating, coverage duration, and financing needs.
  • The EGP shares risk with your financial institution, allowing for increased access to credit without affecting your reserves.

Documents and links

EDC — Export Guarantee Program

Contacts

1-800-229-0575

Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program. 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 — Export Guarantee Program?

Get a working capital solution that provides guarantees to your financial institution so they can extend your line of credit and provide term loans or margin international assets or inventory.

Who is eligible for the EDC — Export Guarantee Program program?

To be eligible for the EDC — Export Guarantee Program program, you must: Must be seeking financing for international growth or export activities Eligibility determined by review of international sales and lending agreement with EDC and your financial institution

What expenses are eligible under EDC — Export Guarantee Program?

Securing additional working capital to support day-to-day business operations. Expanding business activities into new international markets. Investing in new equipment or relocating inventory closer to buyers. Supporting international investments, such as establishing or expanding foreign affiliates. Facilitating domestic or international mergers and acquisitions.

Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Export Guarantee Program?

You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.

Where is the EDC — Export Guarantee Program available?

The EDC — Export Guarantee Program program is available across Canada.

Is the EDC — Export Guarantee Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EDC — Export Guarantee Program is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Export Guarantee Program?

EDC — Export Guarantee Program is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada

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