SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives

Who is eligible?

• Companies in the audiovisual sector
• Companies in the music and variety show sector
• Companies in the book and publishing sector
• Companies in crafts and art market
• Companies involved in interactive works within these domains

Who is not eligible

• Companies operating outside the cultural industries supported by SODEC (audiovisual, music and variety shows, book publishing, arts and crafts, art markets, and interactive works in these fields).
• Businesses whose head office is not located in Quebec.
• Companies that do not meet the Quebec ownership requirements as specified by SODEC for each sector.
• Applicants submitting projects eligible under other components of the SODEXPORT program (i.e., projects that fit another component cannot be submitted under Component 5).

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and professional fees directly related to the project.
• Promotion, press, and advertising expenses (including both traditional and digital media).
• International and local transportation costs in economy class.
• Accommodation expenses in the targeted territories.
• Interpreter fees, if applicable.
• Other pertinent and necessary expenses required for project realization.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies with a head office located in Quebec.

• All required documents must be up to date, complete, and signed by authorized individuals at the time of application.
• Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start of proposed activities and only through the SOD@ccès secure portal.
• Regularly updated templates for applications are available and should be downloaded from the SODEC website before completing the submission.
• A final report including detailed activity, expense, and, if applicable, sales reports must be submitted within three months after project completion.