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SODEXPORT — Component 3
Supports Quebec cultural businesses abroad
Latest source updateLast Update: April 3, 2026Latest change: The SODEXPORT music and variety export program page has been fully populated with eligibility criteria, deposit windows, and application guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 3, 2026
Latest change: The SODEXPORT music and variety export program page has been fully populated with eligibility criteria, deposit windows, and application guidance.
SODEXPORT – musique et variétés: comprehensive program details now available
The grant page for SODEXPORT – Aide à l'exportation et au rayonnement culturel – musique et variétés now contains a full program description, replacing what was previously minimal or unrelated content. Comprehensive eligibility criteria and program conditions are now available, including detailed rules for Quebec-owned cultural enterprises, submission deadlines, and the specific program numbers for each of the five volets. Application process information has been added, including step-by-step instructions for submitting via the SOD@ccès portal, downloadable PDF and Excel templates for each volet, and an extensive FAQ addressing common application questions. Rolling deposit windows for Volets 2, 3, 4, and 5 are now listed alongside a defined Volet 1 deadline of August 24 to October 2, 2026. Contact information for the Direction des affaires internationales has been provided at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Opening Soon
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
SODEXPORT – Aide à l’exportation et au rayonnement culturel – musique et variétés supports Quebec cultural businesses seeking to expand beyond Quebec and strengthen their international reach. It helps finance promotion, commercialization, and other export-related activities in foreign markets, including collective presence at markets and fairs when applicable.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
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
- Collective presence in markets and fairs, and other export activities.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of the applicant company
- Application form
- SODEC form identifying the company's shareholders and directors
- Master file documents, including the description of activities and achievements, constitutive documents, organizational chart, CVs of managers, financial statements for the last two years, and power of attorney if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec cultural businesses in music and variety shows
- For-profit companies, non-profits, cooperatives, and consortia
- Sectoral associations of cultural enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to collective stands at international markets and fairs.
- Expenses tied to Quebec presence and visibility at overseas events.
Selection criteria
- Contribution to the visibility of Quebec cultural production abroad.
- Ability to accept eligible companies for collective stands.
- SODEC's evaluation of the proposal's usefulness.
How to apply
- Submit the application through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Create your user profile on your first connection.
- Select the program number corresponding to the volet and complete the application form.
- Transfer the required documents with the application.
- Complete the company master file on your first connection.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete and compliant applications are analyzed.
- Incomplete applications submitted by the deadline are deemed inadmissible and must be resubmitted.
- SODEC is not required to follow up with companies that submit incomplete files to obtain missing information.
- The processing time is three months after the submission of a complete application or report.
Additional information
- SODEC uses ACCEO Transphere for electronic transfers and preauthorized debit services.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- SODEXPORT — Component 1 – métiers d’art/marché de l’artSupports export and market development for Quebec music companies
- SODEXPORT — Component 2.1Supports Quebec music businesses expanding internationally
- SODEXPORT — Component 2.2Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
- SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relationsSupports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
- SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiativesSupports strategic international cultural projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 3 Program
What is the SODEXPORT — Component 3?
SODEXPORT – Aide à l’exportation et au rayonnement culturel – musique et variétés supports Quebec cultural businesses seeking to expand beyond Quebec and strengthen their international reach. It helps finance promotion, commercialization, and other export-related activities in foreign markets, including collective presence at markets and fairs when applicable.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 3 program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 3 program, you must:
Quebec music and variety businesses
Head office in Quebec
Must meet Quebec ownership rules
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 3?
Collective presence in markets and fairs, and other export activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 3?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 3 available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 3 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SODEXPORT — Component 3?
SODEXPORT — Component 3 is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)