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SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 160,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 8, 2025
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SODEXPORT – Component 1: Strategic Development of Companies Abroad provides grants of up to $160,000 to support Quebec music and variety companies in implementing commercial strategies to promote and market multiple artists or productions outside Quebec. Eligible activities include promotional campaigns, international travel, accommodation, marketing, production of promotional material, and related commercial development expenses over a two-year project period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 8, 2025
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
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
- Planning and execution of multi-artist and multi-market promotional and marketing campaigns for Quebec music or variety productions outside Quebec.
- International commercial development initiatives to expand or strengthen markets for Quebec music and variety companies over a two-year period.
- For music publishers only, organization of international co-writing or songwriting camps involving Quebec and foreign songwriters under contract.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in the fields of fine crafts and the art market
- Companies producing interactive works within these domains
- For-profit businesses (including sole proprietorships)
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives, consortia formed by Quebec companies, and sectoral associations of cultural enterprises
Who is not eligible
- Companies that do not operate in the cultural sectors of fine crafts and the art market.
- Enterprises that cannot demonstrate Quebec ownership as required by the SODEC program guidelines.
- Companies whose head office and true decision-making centre are not located in Quebec.
- Applicants who have not fulfilled their obligations under previous SODEC programs, including SODEXPORT.
- Enterprises that cannot demonstrate contractual relationships with at least five Quebec artists, groups, or ensembles (excluding shareholder artists).
Eligible expenses
- International and local transportation costs in economy class.
- Accommodation expenses in targeted territories.
- Expenses for promotional, press, and advertising activities (both traditional and digital).
- Costs for producing promotional materials designed for export activities in the targeted markets.
- Radio tracking fees.
- Accreditation and space rental fees when there is no collective presence in the supported market by SODEC.
- Salaries of company personnel related to implementing the commercial strategy and consulting fees for independent experts for work conducted abroad and contract negotiations (maximum of 20% of the granted aid).
- Legal fees related to commercial agreements outside Quebec.
- Interpreter fees.
- Other relevant and necessary expenses for the implementation of the commercial or international development strategy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with their head office (where the actual decision-making and management are conducted) in Quebec.
Additional information
- All applications must be submitted through the SOD@ccès secure online portal, and only complete, compliant applications will be considered.
- Regularly updated templates for application documents are available and must be used; applicants should always download the latest versions prior to submission.
- Financial aid decisions are contingent upon the availability of funding and the necessary budgetary approvals by the National Assembly.
- SODEC reserves the right to request supporting documents for reported revenues and expenses at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art?
SODEXPORT – Component 1: Strategic Development of Companies Abroad provides grants of up to $160,000 to support Quebec music and variety companies in implementing commercial strategies to promote and market multiple artists or productions outside Quebec. Eligible activities include promotional campaigns, international travel, accommodation, marketing, production of promotional material, and related commercial development expenses over a two-year project period.
How much funding can be received?
SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $160,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art program, you must:
Must operate in arts and crafts, art market, or interactive works within this field.
Head office must be located in Quebec.
Eligible entities include for-profit businesses, non-profits, cooperatives, Quebec business consortiums, and industry associations.
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art?
Planning and execution of multi-artist and multi-market promotional and marketing campaigns for Quebec music or variety productions outside Quebec.
International commercial development initiatives to expand or strengthen markets for Quebec music and variety companies over a two-year period.
For music publishers only, organization of international co-writing or songwriting camps involving Quebec and foreign songwriters under contract.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’art program is available the province of Quebec.