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SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives - Quebec - Canada
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SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives

Supports strategic international cultural projects
Offered by
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Latest source update
Last Update: April 4, 2026
Latest change: Major update to the SODEXPORT export assistance program for music and variety, with new eligibility rules, submission deadlines, and downloadable application templates.
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SODEXPORT music and variety export program updated
The SODEXPORT export assistance and cultural outreach program for music and variety has been significantly updated with comprehensive new content. A new general eligibility section defines qualifying enterprises (for-profit companies, non-profits, cooperatives, and sector associations), Quebec ownership requirements, and headquarters criteria. Specific submission deadlines have been added: Volet 1 closes on October 2, 2026, while Volets 2 through 5 operate on rolling deadlines with minimum advance notice requirements ranging from 14 days to 8 weeks. The application process has been enhanced with detailed SOD@ccès portal instructions and downloadable templates for all five volets, including declaration forms, Excel application forms, and a master shareholder/administrator identification file. An FAQ section addresses common questions about eligibility, processing times, and eligible expenses. Contact is now available at Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Quebec music and variety show enterprises that meet SODEC’s Quebec ownership requirements

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Overview

SODEXPORT – Component 5: Strategic Initiatives supports significant international development projects for Quebec music and variety companies, with funding of up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000. Eligible costs include direct salaries and fees, promotion and advertising, economy-class travel, accommodation, interpretation, and other expenses needed to deliver the project.
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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • 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
  • Business Associations
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

  • Significant-scale strategic projects for a company or the industry
  • Projects that show a unique and exceptional character and are structuring for the company or the industry
  • Actions with significant international development potential

Documents Needed

  • A project description covering, where applicable, the targeted markets and territories, target clients, works, planned activities, rollout schedule, and expected impacts
  • A detailed projected budget and financing structure showing the applicant’s contribution and other confirmed or anticipated funding sources
  • The applicant’s financial statements for the last two completed fiscal years, if they have not already been provided for a SODEC program application
  • The Applicant Company Declaration, completed, signed, scanned, and submitted with the application
  • Electronic Dossier maître documents at the first SOD@ccès application

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Quebec music and variety show enterprises that meet SODEC’s Quebec ownership requirements
  • Eligible organizations include for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, consortiums formed by Quebec businesses, and sectoral associations of cultural enterprises

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.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects that are eligible under another component of the SODEXPORT program

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the project to the development of the company or the industry
  • The company’s capacity to carry out the project, including its export experience
  • Anticipated international development potential
  • The project’s territorial specificity, innovative approach, or exceptional character
  • Realism of costs, expected benefits for the company or industry, and non-Quebec contributions to the financing structure

How to apply

  • Create a SOD@ccès user profile.
  • At first login, complete the company’s Dossier maître and prepare the required documents in PDF or Excel format.
  • In SOD@ccès, select program 40-53-05, answer the specific form questions, and upload the required documents, including the Applicant Company Declaration.
  • Submit the signed application through the secure SOD@ccès portal at least eight weeks before the activities begin.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are analyzed by SODEC professionals and, if needed, with external opinions.
  • SODEC may request additional information depending on the nature of the project.
  • A final report must be submitted to SODEC within three months after the end of the activities.
  • The final report must include a detailed activity report, a detailed expense report, and a detailed sales report if applicable.
  • SODEC may require supporting documents related to declared financing, revenues, and expenses.

Contacts

Musique.Internationale@sodec.gouv.qc.ca
5148412200

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives Program

What is the SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives?

SODEXPORT – Component 5: Strategic Initiatives supports significant international development projects for Quebec music and variety companies, with funding of up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000. Eligible costs include direct salaries and fees, promotion and advertising, economy-class travel, accommodation, interpretation, and other expenses needed to deliver the project.

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: Applicant must be a Quebec music and variety show enterprise that meets SODEC’s Quebec ownership requirements The company must have the management, expertise, and financial capacity to carry out the project The project must be unique, exceptional, and not eligible under another SODEXPORT component

What expenses are eligible under SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives?

Significant-scale strategic projects for a company or the industry Projects that show a unique and exceptional character and are structuring for the company or the industry Actions with significant international development potential

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 or by phone at 5148412200.

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