Open
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Canada
Closes on August 31, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
International expansion
Fund your international expansion
Planning to sell in new markets, adapt your offer, or structure your export strategy? Grants can support market studies, travel, certifications, and international business development campaigns.
Grants can accelerate your growth abroad
Several programs help businesses validate new markets, adapt products, build partner networks, and reduce the risks tied to export growth.
Validate your markets
Fund studies, competitive research, and market-entry plans to prioritize countries with the strongest potential.
Adapt your offer
Get support for certifications, packaging, translation, compliance, or changes required by target markets.
Grow international sales
Support trade missions, shows, digital campaigns, and prospecting tools for new markets.
Funding to export with more confidence
International expansion projects can include market research, trade shows, translation, regulatory adaptation, prospecting, and distribution channel development.
Open
Closing Soon
Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Quebec, Canada
Closes on June 29, 2026
Up to 60,000 $
Open
Closing Soon
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Canada
Up to 100,000 $
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Information and cultural industries
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Market development beyond the home province
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Construction
Hire a permanent foreign worker
Skills development to accelerate execution
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Canadian business
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$10K-$25K
2026Manufacturing
CanExport Innovation
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Information and cultural industries
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Canadian business
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Canadian business
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Canadian business
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Commercial expansion into new markets
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Information and cultural industries
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
PSCE – Component 2
Commercial expansion into new markets
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Professional, scientific and technical services
CanExport SMEs
Structured export plan to accelerate growth
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Platform
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Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Can export and market expansion be funded?
International expansion projects may qualify when they involve market research, trade shows, certifications, export marketing, partner development, travel, localization, or a structured market-entry plan.
What should be prepared for an export funding file?
Prepare target markets, sales goals, export readiness, activity list, budget, timeline, expected revenue impact, and proof that the project supports new market development rather than routine sales activity.
How does helloDarwin help expansion projects move faster?
We identify programs that match the market, activities, company profile, and timing, then help structure the application so funders understand the export plan and expected outcomes.