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EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Equity capital for diverse exporters
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 28, 2022
Location
Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 28, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Canadians
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Raising equity funding (from Seed to Series B rounds) to support international growth.
  • Expanding commercial revenue with significant export growth potential.
  • Involving co-investment or partnership with other venture funds to support further business development.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian exporting businesses owned or led by people identifying as women, Indigenous, Black, or other diverse groups (including LGBTQ2+ or people living with disabilities)
  • Companies demonstrating significant export growth potential

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

  • Businesses operating in Canada.

Additional information

  • EDC participates as a co-investor or syndicate partner alongside other venture funds, not as a sole investor.
  • Investment decisions are made solely at EDC's discretion based on commercial considerations and alignment with EDC’s strategy and corporate standards, including ESG.
  • No grants or subsidies are provided under this program; support is exclusively through equity capital.
  • Applicants may be asked for specific information, such as company overview, past 12 months' revenue, term sheet, use of proceeds, and export profile.

Documents and links

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Contacts

1-800-229-0575

Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments 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 — Inclusive Trade Investments 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.

Who is eligible for the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program?

To be eligible for the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program, you must: Canadian for-profit company owned or led at the C-suite level by diverse individuals (e.g., women, Indigenous, Black, racialized peoples, LGBTQ2+, or people with disabilities) Currently raising or recently raised equity funding (Seed to Series B) to support international growth Accelerating commercial revenue growth towards $500,000 with significant export potential

What expenses are eligible under EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program?

Raising equity funding (from Seed to Series B rounds) to support international growth. Expanding commercial revenue with significant export growth potential. Involving co-investment or partnership with other venture funds to support further business development.

Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program?

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

Where is the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program available?

The EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program program is available across Canada.

Is the EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program is a Loans and Capital investments

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

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