Export and cultural visibility support program

• 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

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

• Clarity and relevance of the strategy or project.
• Commercial potential.
• Feasibility of the proposed activities.
• Company capacity and export experience.
• Expected impact and benefits.

• Step 1: Create a SOD@ccès account
  • Access the secure portal.
  • Create a user profile if you are a new user.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Select the correct program stream.
  • Complete the form and gather the required documents.
  • Prepare the documents for upload in the accepted digital formats.
• Step 3: Submit through SOD@ccès
  • Upload all required documents.
  • Ensure the application is complete and signed by an authorized representative.
  • Submit before the applicable deadline or minimum lead time.
• Step 4: Follow up after submission
  • Wait for SODEC’s review and admissibility decision.
  • If approved, complete the project and submit the final report to obtain the last payment.

• Applications are reviewed by a SODEC evaluation committee, and 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.
• Applicants must notify SODEC without delay of any substantial change to the submitted documents and provide written details.

• 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.