grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Prince Edward Island
  • Innovation PEI
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get up to $3,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible expenses to get assistance in coordinated trade activities including virtual trade initiatives, travel related activities and incoming buyer assistance focused on bringing buyers and business part

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects and activities for the Export Trade Assistance grant include those that support small businesses in Prince Edward Island with exploring new global opportunities and enhancing their export capabilities.
  • Travel Related Activity: participation in Innovation PEI Global Trade coordinated trade missions and trade shows.
  • Virtual Trade Activity: preparation and participation in virtual trade environments, including registration fees, virtual booths, digital content, marketing materials, shipping samples, and consultant fees.
  • Incoming Buyers Assistance: bringing qualified buyers/partners to Prince Edward Island for facility visits or familiarization tours.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$1,950

Toronto
Participate in a trade show in Toronto to showcase eco-friendly products.

$2,175

Vancouver
Organize a virtual trade show to connect with international buyers in Vancouver.

$2,400

Montreal
Bring international buyers to Montreal for facility visits and familiarization tours.

$1,125

Calgary
Travel to Calgary for an Innovation PEI Global Trade mission.

$1,950

Halifax
Set up a virtual booth at an international trade fair from Halifax.

$2,175

Winnipeg
Engage in virtual trade activities to enter new markets from Winnipeg.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

A business must be located in Prince Edward Island and meet specific conditions to be eligible for Export Trade Assistance.
  • Be registered to conduct business and actively operate in Prince Edward Island
  • An active exporter OR export-ready business
  • Exports products and/or services that it manufactures, processes, or develops primarily for export
  • Operates within one of these strategic sectors:
  • Bioscience
  • Aerospace and defence
  • Advanced manufacturing and processing
  • Food, seafood, and beverage processors/manufacturers
  • Renewable energy and clean technology
  • Information and communications technology
  • Professional services
  • Creative and cultural industries
  • First-of-its-kind exportable goods or services in other sectors may be considered
  • Ineligible applicants include:
  • Retail and consumer service businesses
  • A business that has a defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province’s Central Default Registry

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for the Export Trade Assistance grant. Eligible businesses must be located in Prince Edward Island and operate within specific strategic sectors.
  • Bioscience
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
  • Food, Seafood, and Beverage Processors/Manufacturers
  • Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Professional Services
  • Creative and Cultural Industries
  • First-of-its-kind exportable goods or services in other sectors may be considered

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Export Trade Assistance grant.
  • Retail and consumer service businesses
  • A business that has a defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province’s Central Default Registry

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

An eligible business may access support for eligible costs related to travel, virtual trade activities, and bringing buyers to the province.
  • Travel Related Activity: Economy travel, accommodation, and meals per diem.
  • Virtual Trade Activity: Registration fee, virtual preparation, shipping costs for samples, and consultant fees related to shows, missions, and B2B events.
  • Incoming Buyers Assistance: Economy travel, accommodation, and meal per diem for buyers/partners.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Prince Edward Island. Businesses must be located in Prince Edward Island and must be registered to conduct business and actively operate there.
  • Businesses must be located in Prince Edward Island.
  • Businesses must be registered to conduct business and actively operate in Prince Edward Island.

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Submitted applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis and evaluated using several considerations to determine eligibility and potential for funding.
  • potential for long-term viability;
  • export sales potential;
  • qualifications and track records of managers;
  • economic benefit to the province and business;
  • availability of assistance funds;
  • employment creation; and
  • level of assistance from other government programs offered or available.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Consult with an Innovation PEI Trade Development Officer for guidance on the suitability of the project and the application process.
  • Step 2: Prepare detailed business information and supporting documents, including:
  • History and description of the business
  • Annual sales and market details
  • Description of the proposed project or activity in relation to the products and/or services delivered by the business
  • Detailed description of the economic benefits to the organization and to Prince Edward Island
  • Detailed budget of estimated costs of the proposed project or activity (supported by written quotations)
  • Export details (e.g., per cent of business that is export, largest export markets, markets of interest)
  • Step 3: Submit the application and all required supporting documents before making any financial or legal commitment to the project.
  • Step 4: Await review, as applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. The review will include evaluations based on long-term viability, export sales potential, qualifications of managers, economic benefit, availability of assistance funds, employment creation, and assistance from other government programs.
  • Step 5: Accept the full terms and conditions of the assistance if the application is approved, which then constitutes a contract between Innovation PEI and the applicant(s).
  • Step 6: Monitor performance as required by Innovation PEI’s terms and conditions.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

This grant is designed to support PEI businesses in global trade activities with specific guidelines and a structured application process.
  • Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Innovation PEI reserves the right to deny applications or payment requests if fraud is suspected.
  • An application must be submitted before any financial or legal commitment is made on the project.
  • Further application details include the history and description of the business, annual sales and market details, and a detailed budget of estimated costs supported by written quotations.
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