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SODEXPORT — Component 3
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Grant and Funding
Overview
The SODEXPORT – Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities grant supports Quebec cultural businesses to enhance their visibility and export activities outside Quebec through the organization of collective stands and participation in international markets and fairs. The program is designed to increase the global reach of Quebec’s cultural production, though no specific maximum funding amount is listed; support is provided as a grant covering eligible costs related to collective representation and activities abroad.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Selling in a new market
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
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
- 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
Activities funded
- Participation in collective stands at major international markets and fairs.
- Organisation and promotion of cultural showcases to increase the visibility of Quebec cultural productions abroad.
- Collective export initiatives that enhance the presence of Quebec cultural enterprises outside Quebec.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 59,000
Collective presentation of Quebec craft artists at London Craft Week
$ 68,500
Collective presence of Quebec film distributors at MIPCOM for international sales
$ 80,000
Interactive works from Quebec showcased via collective booth at Gamescom
$ 75,000
Showcasing Quebec musicians at South by Southwest through a collective booth
$ 99,000
Organizing Quebec variety shows’ joint participation in the Edinburgh Fringe
$ 90,000
Organizing a collective stand for Quebec publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a cultural enterprise established in Quebec.
- The company must operate in one of the following sectors: audiovisual, music and variety shows, book and publishing, crafts and art market, or interactive works within these fields.
- The applicant must meet SODEC’s Quebec ownership requirements for its sector.
- The organization can be a for-profit company (including sole proprietorship), non-profit organization, cooperative, consortium of Quebec companies, or a sectoral association of cultural enterprises.
- The applicant must have fulfilled all previous obligations to SODEC when applicable.
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in the audiovisual sector
- Companies involved in music and variety shows
- Book and publishing sector companies
- Companies in the crafts and art market
- Enterprises producing interactive works within these fields
Eligible expenses
- Organization costs for collective stands at international markets and fairs.
- Expenses related to increasing the visibility of Quebec cultural works and products at events abroad.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies whose head office is located in Quebec.
Selection criteria
- The usefulness of the proposed activity in increasing the visibility of Quebec’s cultural production abroad.
- Ability of the operator to include all eligible businesses in collective stands, as outlined in participation protocols.
How to apply
1
Review eligibility requirements
- Consult the SODEXPORT program and review eligibility criteria
- Take note of any explanatory notes on Quebec ownership requirements
2
Prepare documentation and forms
- Prepare all required supporting documentation
- Download the latest templates for forms and declarations specific to Component 3
- Ensure documents are up-to-date, signed, and complete
3
Log in to SOD@ccès portal
- Access the SOD@ccès secure online portal
- Create a user profile or log in with your credentials
4
Complete and upload application
- Select the program number 40-53-03 for Component 3
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents
5
Validate application compliance
- Verify the completeness, validity, and signatures of all documents
- Only complete and compliant applications will be reviewed
6
Submit application electronically
- Submit your application electronically via SOD@ccès at any time
Additional information
- Applications for this component can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
- Requests must be submitted electronically via the SOD@ccès secure portal.
- All required documents must be current, complete, and signed by authorized individuals when applicable.
- Only complete and compliant applications will be assessed; incomplete submissions by the deadline will be deemed inadmissible and must be resubmitted.
Contacts
Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca
