EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

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

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.

• 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.