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Export and cultural visibility support program
Support for Quebec cultural export activities
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 160,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides financial support to Quebec cultural companies to expand internationally, promote cultural works, and diversify revenues. Eligible activities include export strategy development, business opportunities abroad, festival participation, film promotion in foreign territories, collective market presence, international relations, and strategic initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategic business development in foreign markets.
- Specific export business opportunities abroad.
- Participation in international festivals and awards events.
- Promotion of Quebec cinema in foreign territories.
- Strategic international initiatives and collective market presence.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Declaration of the applicant company
- Project strategy or description
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Supporting documents required by the relevant program stream
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec audiovisual companies
- Music and variety companies
- Book and publishing companies
- Arts and crafts businesses
- Interactive works companies
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the eligible cultural sectors.
- Companies without a head office in Quebec.
- Applicants not in good standing with SODEC.
Eligible expenses
- Economy-class transport and accommodation.
- Promotion, press, and advertising costs.
- Promotional materials and translation.
- Accreditation, venue rental, and networking costs where applicable.
- Consulting, legal, interpreter, subtitling, dubbing, and festival registration fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production costs for the works.
- Commissions and preparation fees for export strategies.
- Representation and administrative costs.
- Sales taxes charged by governments.
- Costs linked to major festivals in categories 1 and 2, when excluded by the program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a SODEC evaluation committee.
- External opinions may be sought when needed.
- Funding decisions also depend on SODEC's available financial resources.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before payment.
- A final report is required before the last payment is released.
Additional information
- Submission must be complete and compliant.
- Final report required after project completion.
- Some program components have specific filing deadlines.
- Support may depend on available funds and approvals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Export and cultural visibility support program Program
What is the Export and cultural visibility support program?
The program provides financial support to Quebec cultural companies to expand internationally, promote cultural works, and diversify revenues. Eligible activities include export strategy development, business opportunities abroad, festival participation, film promotion in foreign territories, collective market presence, international relations, and strategic initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Export and cultural visibility support program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $160,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Export and cultural visibility support program program?
To be eligible for the Export and cultural visibility support program program, you must:
Quebec-based cultural business
Meets Quebec ownership rules
In good standing with SODEC
What expenses are eligible under Export and cultural visibility support program?
Strategic business development in foreign markets.
Specific export business opportunities abroad.
Participation in international festivals and awards events.
Promotion of Quebec cinema in foreign territories.
Strategic international initiatives and collective market presence.
Who can I contact for more information about the Export and cultural visibility support program?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at CinemaTele.International@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Export and cultural visibility support program available?
The Export and cultural visibility support program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Export and cultural visibility support program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Export and cultural visibility support program is a Grant and Funding