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Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
CanadaCloses on August 31, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
International expansion
International expansion grant consulting
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.
Closed
Non-repayable support for market diversification
Quebec, CanadaCloses on January 29, 2026
Up to 60,000 $
Closed
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
CanadaCloses on March 5, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
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
Meetings with pre-identified foreign partners to negotiate an international research and development collaboration
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Information and cultural industries
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Tour of Quebec music performances at festivals and venues outside Quebec
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Information and cultural industries
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
International promotional campaign and buyer meetings for a Quebec music catalogue
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Information and cultural industries
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
International market-readiness plan and buyer-development campaign for export-ready Canadian creative content
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Market-entry plan and retailer development to expand a Quebec food product into long distribution channels
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Twelve-month export project to develop distributors and adapt packaging for markets outside Quebec
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Information and cultural industries
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Participation in an eligible GAC-led trade mission, including meetings with buyers in a target market
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
PSCE – Component 2
Export diagnostic, foreign-market strategy and hiring of a commercial representative outside Quebec
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
New seafood product packaging and process automation to access additional Canadian markets
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Professional, scientific and technical services
CanExport SMEs
International market research, trade-fair meetings and localized marketing materials for two target export markets
Our services
Precision expertise in high-impact funding vertical.
Grant Consulting
Strategic support to build your financing plan, prioritize opportunities, and manage your requests.
Grant Writing
Comprehensive support to prepare, draft, and file an accurate application with the help of our experts.
Platform
Self-service tools to discover grants, tax credits, and programs tailored to your projects.
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.