EDC — Export Help Hub

Who is eligible?

• Canadian companies

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that may not be eligible for this grant:

• Non-profit organizations
• Government entities
• Individual sole proprietors

Eligible expenses

This grant supports Canadian businesses in their international expansion efforts through strategic planning and resource acquisition. Eligible projects are activities that aim to enhance business competitiveness and mitigate risks in foreign markets.

• Developing a comprehensive international market entry strategy.
• Conducting in-depth market research to understand competitors and consumer preferences.
• Engaging with local partners and building networks in target markets.
• Utilizing government and private sector resources for business expansion initiatives.
• Implementing strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency in international transactions.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are based on the following:

• Demonstrated financial need and impact of the project on business growth
• Alignment with the grant's objectives and priorities
• Feasibility and innovation of the proposed project
• Evidence of organizational capacity to successfully execute the project

• Access the Export Help Hub on the EDC website.
• Use the platform to search for export questions and market resources.
• If needed, click through to EDC advisors for additional help.

• The platform offers answers to export questions instantly and for free.
• EDC advisors are available to help when you cannot find what you are looking for.
• The resource is available on your MyEDC dashboard once accessed.