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SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports strategic international cultural projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SODEXPORT – Component 5: Strategic Initiatives program supports major international development projects for Quebec cultural enterprises. It provides up to $100,000 or 50% of eligible costs for activities such as promotion, marketing, travel, accommodation, interpretation, and other project-related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- 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-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Large-scale strategic initiatives for companies or the industry.
- Projects with a unique and exceptional character.
- Actions aimed at significant international development.
- Projects that strengthen a company's ability to carry out strategic international activities.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Detailed project budget
- Financial statements for the last two completed fiscal years
- Signed applicant declaration
- Signed application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec cultural enterprises in audiovisual
- Quebec cultural enterprises in music and variety shows
- Quebec cultural enterprises in book and publishing
- Quebec cultural enterprises in crafts and visual arts market
- Quebec cultural enterprises in interactive works
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the cultural sectors supported by SODEC.
- Companies whose head office is not in Quebec.
- Applicants that do not meet SODEC's Quebec ownership requirements.
- Projects that are eligible under another SODEXPORT component.
Eligible expenses
- Direct salaries and professional fees linked to the project.
- Promotion, press, and advertising expenses.
- International and local transportation in economy class.
- Accommodation in the targeted territories.
- Interpreter fees and other necessary project costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals, with external advice if needed.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and funding availability.
- Applicants must submit a final report after the activities end.
- The final payment is conditional on report submission and acceptance.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Required documents must be complete, current, dated, and signed when required.
- Incomplete applications will be deemed inadmissible.
- A final report is required after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives. 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 5: Strategic initiatives?
The SODEXPORT – Component 5: Strategic Initiatives program supports major international development projects for Quebec cultural enterprises. It provides up to $100,000 or 50% of eligible costs for activities such as promotion, marketing, travel, accommodation, interpretation, and other project-related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives program?
To be eligible for the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives program, you must:
Quebec-based cultural company
Sufficient management and financial capacity
Project must be unique and strategic
What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives?
Large-scale strategic initiatives for companies or the industry.
Projects with a unique and exceptional character.
Actions aimed at significant international development.
Projects that strengthen a company's ability to carry out strategic international activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives available?
The SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives is a Grant and Funding