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SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 - Quebec - Canada
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SODEXPORT — Component 2.1

Supports Quebec music businesses expanding internationally
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The SODEXPORT – Component 2.1: Support for Business Opportunities and Promotion Abroad supports Quebec music and variety companies with export and promotional projects outside Quebec. Eligible activities include business opportunities, promotional campaigns, showcases, and international co-writing projects.
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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 : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Specific business opportunities outside Quebec.
  • Promotional campaigns for Quebec works or artists in target foreign markets.
  • Business development meetings abroad.
  • Artist showcases at major events outside Quebec.
  • International co-writing activities led by music publishers.

Documents Needed

  • Justification text
  • Detailed project budget
  • Artist contract or declaration form
  • Signed application form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Quebec music and variety companies
  • Quebec cultural enterprises in music and variety
  • Music publishers

Who is not eligible

  • Tour projects
  • Applicants not operating in music and variety
  • Applicants that do not meet the Quebec-based company requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Promotional, press, and advertising costs.
  • Promotion material production and radio tracking.
  • Consulting, legal, and interpreter fees.
  • Accreditation and space rental costs when no collective presence is involved.
  • International and local economy travel and accommodation for business opportunities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Production costs for the works.
  • Salaries, commissions, and administration fees.
  • Fees related to preparing the export project.
  • Representation expenses.
  • Sales taxes charged by national or foreign governments.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • Markets and territories outside Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the project to the company’s or artists’ development.
  • Feasibility of the project and realism of the costs.
  • Company capacity, including export experience.
  • Expected impact of the proposed activities.
  • For promotional campaigns, diversity of marketing methods, strategy coherence, and quality of service providers.

How to apply

1

Consult program guidelines and deadlines

  • Review the SODEXPORT program guidelines for eligibility criteria and documentation requirements
  • Take note of submission deadlines
2

Prepare supporting documents

  • Compile all required supporting documentation according to program requirements
  • Use up-to-date templates for forms and declarations
3

Access the SOD@ccès portal

  • Create a user profile in the SOD@ccès electronic portal, or enter your access codes if already registered
  • Select the program number 40-53-02-01 for Component 2.1
4

Complete and upload application

  • Complete the application form online
  • Upload all required supporting documents as indicated
  • Ensure all documents are compliant, complete, current, dated, and signed where required
5

Submit application through SOD@ccès portal

  • Submit your application through the SOD@ccès portal at least 14 days prior to the start of activities
  • Only complete and compliant applications will be reviewed
6

Sign financial agreement if approved

  • If approved, sign a financial assistance agreement
  • 70% of the grant is disbursed upon signing
7

Submit final report after project

  • After activities end, submit a final report to SODEC within three months
  • Report must detail the activities carried out, any modifications, project outcomes, and include a financial report
  • The remaining 30% is paid after final report acceptance

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals, with external advice used when needed.
  • Applications are assessed against program criteria and SODEC financial availability.
  • Approved projects require a funding agreement before payment.
  • The final payment is conditional on submission and acceptance of the final report.

Additional information

  • Applications must be submitted through SOD@ccès.
  • Only complete and compliant applications are reviewed.
  • Documents must be current, dated, and signed when required.

Contacts

Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 Program

What is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1?

The SODEXPORT – Component 2.1: Support for Business Opportunities and Promotion Abroad supports Quebec music and variety companies with export and promotional projects outside Quebec. Eligible activities include business opportunities, promotional campaigns, showcases, and international co-writing projects.

How much funding can be received?

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 program?

To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 program, you must: Quebec music or variety company Active for at least two years Artists under contract

What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 2.1?

Specific business opportunities outside Quebec. Promotional campaigns for Quebec works or artists in target foreign markets. Business development meetings abroad. Artist showcases at major events outside Quebec. International co-writing activities led by music publishers.

Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1?

You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 available?

The SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1 is a Grant and Funding