Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
PE, Canada
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
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Grant and Funding
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- LearnSphere
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Get up to $15,000 to cover 45% of the costs of short-term projects relating to export strategy, planning and marketing activities.
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There are several eligible activities for this grant:
- Market research or export plan development
- Lead generation activities
- Sales activities, including mapping the sales process, creating a sales playbook, etc.
- Translation
- Paid online advertising campaign
- Social media strategy
- Videos
- Training, coaching, or mentoring on any of the above
- Other activities that support export growth; please discuss with LearnSphere
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$9,000
Toronto
Developing an export strategy to expand into the U.S. market.
$6,750
Vancouver
Launching a paid online advertising campaign for international market reach.
$11,250
Montreal
Creating a video series to showcase products in new export markets.
$7,200
Calgary
Developing a social media strategy to boost exports to the European market.
$8,100
Winnipeg
Conducting market research to identify potential export opportunities in the Asian market.
$13,500
Ottawa
Participating in an international trade show to promote products to the European market.
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The Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) in Prince Edward Island are open to SMEs with a Canada Revenue Agency Business Number, operating in the province and currently exporting or planning to start exporting.
- SMEs with a Canada Revenue Agency Business Number
- Operating in Prince Edward Island
- Currently exporting or planning to start exporting
- Not operating in retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services, or softwood lumber sectors
- Professional services are generally not eligible, but may be considered in exceptional cases with potential economic benefit to Atlantic Canada
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Eligible companies for this grant are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Prince Edward Island, Canada, with a focus on exporting or planning to start exporting their products internationally.
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Businesses in Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Focused on exporting or planning to start exporting
- Operate in industries excluding retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services, and softwood lumber
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There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for the Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) in Prince Edward Island:
- Retail/Wholesale companies
- Real estate companies
- Government services providers
- Personal or social services providers
- Softwood lumber companies
- Professional services such as marketing firms, creative agencies, business or fitness coaches unless the project offers unique strategic economic benefit to Atlantic Canada
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant:
- Market research or export plan development
- Lead generation activities
- Sales activities, including mapping the sales process
- Translation
- Paid online advertising campaign
- Social media strategy
- Videos
- Training, coaching, or mentoring on any of the above
- Other activities that support export growth
- Professional/consulting fees to undertake activities
- Online advertising costs
- Costs associated with participating in a trade show
- Printing of brochures
- Production of trade show booth
- HST
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Some types of companies not eligible for this grant include retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services, and softwood lumber businesses.
- Retail/wholesale companies
- Real estate businesses
- Government services providers
- Personal or social services companies
- Softwood lumber businesses
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) in Prince Edward Island:
- The applications demonstrating the highest potential for economic impact to their region and most in alignment with the Atlantic Growth Strategy will be given priority.
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- Step 1: Complete the online application form, demonstrating compliance with the program’s objective and guidelines.
- Step 2: Select the consultant(s) you want to work with. Ensure they are at arm’s length to your company and their fees are at fair market value.
- Step 3: Cash flow 100% of the project costs. You will be reimbursed after all project expenses have been paid and a claim has been submitted.
- Step 4: Submit a claim once the project is complete. You will be reimbursed after the claim is accepted.
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