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Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Latest source updateLast Update: April 2, 2026Latest change: The EDP application form now includes a two-step submission process requiring supporting documents to be emailed within 24 hours.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 2, 2026
Latest change: The EDP application form now includes a two-step submission process requiring supporting documents to be emailed within 24 hours.
Export Development Program application process updated
The Export Development Program application form has been restructured with a new two-step submission process. Step 1 requires completing the online form, and Step 2 requires emailing supporting documents within 24 hours of submission to ExportSupportProgram@gov.mb.ca with the subject line format "Company Name - EDP Application". The required documents include the Business Overview and Event Objectives form, T1 or T2 Tax Return, Notice of Assessment, and Balance Sheet and Income Statement. The intake status notice from the previous application form page has been removed, and contact information is now displayed directly on the form. The overall grant content, including eligibility criteria, funding terms, and eligible expenses, remains unchanged.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Manitoba
See full eligibility
Overview
The Export Development Program offers up to 75% reimbursement for exhibitors and 50% for attendees, to a maximum of $20,000 per event and $50,000 per company, for eligible Manitoba SMEs participating in trade activities outside Manitoba. Eligible support includes tradeshows and trade missions, market research, and trade preparedness training, plus related travel and event costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 30,000 to $ 50,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participating as an exhibitor in business-to-business tradeshows outside Manitoba to enter new export markets.
- Attending (without exhibiting) business-to-business tradeshows outside Manitoba with a clear business development agenda.
- Taking part in organized trade missions outside Manitoba that include structured business-to-business meetings.
- Conducting third-party market research projects that assess opportunities and challenges in targeted export markets.
- Undertaking trade preparedness training directly linked to upcoming tradeshows or trade missions in export markets.
Documents Needed
- Business Overview and Event Objectives document outlining activities during the trade event, if walking a tradeshow or participating in a trade mission
- T1 or T2 Tax Return for the last company fiscal year
- Notice of Assessment for the last company fiscal year
- Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the last three months
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Manitoba
- Manitoba companies that produce or manufacture exportable products
- Manitoba companies that provide exportable services
Who is not eligible
- Publicly traded companies.
- Not-for-profit organizations and industry or business associations.
- Government bodies and public sector entities, including government employees, Crown corporations, municipalities, towns and cities.
- Educational institutions such as universities, colleges or schools.
- External consultants, representatives, brokers, agents or other related service providers applying on behalf of clients.
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation costs for up to two employees, including eligible accommodations, airfare and baggage, and mileage claims at applicable provincial mileage rates within the allowed event travel windows
- Ground transportation directly related to the approved event, including taxis, Ubers, rail or train tickets, and necessary vehicle rentals within the allowed time frame
- Shipping fees for equipment and materials required for trade show displays
- Tradeshow or mission participation costs, including booth space, rental of basic booth furnishings, registration fees or passes, and membership fees required as part of event registration
- Translation of company marketing materials for the specified trade event, accredited interpretation services, third-party market research services, and registration fees for eligible trade preparedness training
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Virtual tradeshows or missions, and conferences that do not have a tradeshow component
- Development of marketing materials other than translation, and printing of marketing materials
- Company labour at the booth, per diem, food, and meal costs
- Cost of goods or samples, extra baggage, and purchase of event material such as booth furnishings
- Sponsorship, lead capture systems, and sales or prospecting tools
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to projects that are completed by March 31.
How to apply
- Review program details and eligibility.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- Within 24 hours of submitting the application, email the required supporting documents to ExportSupportProgram@gov.mb.ca using Company Name - EDP Application as the subject line.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants should be notified if their project was approved or declined within 30 days.
- If approved, a formal Contribution Agreement must be signed by both parties before funding is confirmed or disbursed.
- Within 30 days of the trade show or trade mission end date, approved applicants must submit an expense claim by email with receipts, invoices, and proof of payment; booth photos and other requested documents may also be required.
- Reimbursement is made by electronic funds transfer within 30 days of all invoices, proof of payment, and other required documentation being submitted.
- Within 12 months of the trade show or trade mission end date, approved applicants will be contacted to complete an Evaluation Form on business outcomes from the supported activity.
Additional information
- Submitting an application does not create a binding agreement.
- Misrepresentation in the application or supporting documentation may require repayment of program funds and may disqualify the applicant from future Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation funding opportunities.
- Applicants must comply with all applicable trade show or trade mission rules and regulations, including local building codes and trade union agreements.
- Applications from corporate entities that cannot demonstrate meaningful economic ties to Manitoba may be refused.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) Program
What is the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)?
The Export Development Program offers up to 75% reimbursement for exhibitors and 50% for attendees, to a maximum of $20,000 per event and $50,000 per company, for eligible Manitoba SMEs participating in trade activities outside Manitoba. Eligible support includes tradeshows and trade missions, market research, and trade preparedness training, plus related travel and event costs.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) program, you must:
For-profit small or medium-sized enterprise with fewer than 500 employees.
Permanent establishment in Manitoba with over half of workforce residing in Manitoba.
Produces or manufactures an exportable product or service in Manitoba with annual sales between $30,000 and $50,000,000.
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)?
Participating as an exhibitor in business-to-business tradeshows outside Manitoba to enter new export markets.
Attending (without exhibiting) business-to-business tradeshows outside Manitoba with a clear business development agenda.
Taking part in organized trade missions outside Manitoba that include structured business-to-business meetings.
Conducting third-party market research projects that assess opportunities and challenges in targeted export markets.
Undertaking trade preparedness training directly linked to upcoming tradeshows or trade missions in export markets.
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at ExportSupportProgram@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-7343.
Where is the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) available?
The Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP) is a Grant and Funding