How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program?

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada

What are EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program's eligibility criterias?

Canadian company strategically led at the C-suite level by diverse person(s) (women, Indigenous, Black, or other racialized peoples, LGBTQ2+, or people with disabilities). Commercial revenue growth accelerating towards C$500,000 with significant export growth potential. Diverse members of the C-suite have equity ownership consistent with other C-suite members.

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Last Update: January 24, 2025

Canada

Equity capital for diverse exporters

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : April 28, 2022

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program

Canadian exporting businesses owned and led by people identifying as women, Indigenous, Black, and other dimensions of diversity can get help to address the lack of equitable access to capital and create more opportunities for growth.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Establishing export channels for a small bee farm's products

$ 40,000

Expanding an NPO’s eco-friendly product line to international markets

$ 50,000

Launch a digital platform to showcase Indigenous artwork internationally

$ 30,000

Implementing a software solution to streamline export documentation for a financial cooperative

$ 30,000

Creating a unique Black-owned coffee brand for international markets

Eligibility criteria of the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program

Eligibility for this opportunity is determined by specific requirements related to the company's profile, leadership, and growth potential.

The company must be Canadian owned and/or strategically led at the C-suite level by diverse individuals, such as women, Indigenous peoples, Black or other racialized peoples, LGBTQ2+, or people living with disabilities.
Diverse members of the C-suite must have equity ownership that is consistent with other C-suite members.
The company should have an accelerating commercial revenue growth trajectory towards C$500,000.
There must be significant export growth potential for the company.
The company must demonstrate a commitment to establishing a diverse board of directors.
The company must be raising, or have recently raised, equity funding between Seed to Series B rounds to support international growth.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants are Canadian companies that are either owned or strategically led at the C-suite level by individuals who identify as women, Indigenous, Black or other racialized peoples, LGBTQ2+, or people living with disabilities. Additionally, diverse members of the C-suite must have equity ownership consistent with other C-suite members.

Who is not eligible

This grant context does not explicitly list types of companies or industries that are not eligible to apply. As such, no specific exclusions can be identified based on the information provided.

Eligible geographic areas

This program targets Canadian companies that are strategically led by executives from diverse backgrounds to support their international growth initiatives.

Companies must be located in Canada.

Eligibility criteria of the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program

- Company led or founded by women and/or other diverse management teams - Raising or have recently raised equity funding (Seed to Series B funding rounds) - Support international growth - Canadian company owned or strategically led at the C-suite level by diverse individuals - Diverse members of the C-suite have equity ownership consistent with other C-suite members - Commercial revenue growth accelerating towards C$500,000 with significant export growth potential - Commitment to establishing a diverse board of directors

How to apply to the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program

Initial Eligibility Assessment

Review EDC's requirements and ensure your company meets the eligibility criteria, focusing on diverse leadership and international growth potential.
Ensure the company demonstrates accelerating commercial revenue growth and significant export growth potential.

Prepare Investment Proposal

Compile a comprehensive proposal detailing your company’s current financial status, growth strategies, and international ambitions.
Include information about your diverse management team and board of directors.
Highlight previous funding rounds and current fundraising status (Seed to Series B).

Submit Proposal to EDC

Email your investment proposal and any supporting documents directly to EDC or submit through their designated application portal.
Ensure all documents are formatted as required by EDC’s standards.

EDC Review Process

EDC will assess your proposal based on its commercial viability, alignment with EDC’s strategy, and adherence to corporate standards including ESG criteria.
Be prepared to provide additional information or clarifications if requested by EDC during the review process.

Final Decision and Notification

Receive notification of EDC’s decision regarding your proposal.
If successful, engage in further discussions to finalize the terms of investment and partnership.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this investment opportunity:

EDC does not operate as a traditional grants or subsidy provider through its investment program, so applicants should focus on capital funding strategies rather than expecting non-repayable support.
EDC’s involvement as an investor or syndicate partner may open doors to international markets, leveraging EDC's global connections and expertise.
Investments are assessed individually, emphasizing a personalized approach to each proposal, which may involve discussions specific to aligning with EDC's strategic goals.
The decision-making process for investment includes a thorough evaluation of the company's fit with EDC's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, highlighting the importance of sustainable and responsible business practices.