Find 12 export grants! CanExport, EDC financing & international marketing support.
Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Amount: Up to $15,000
Helps small and medium-sized businesses adopt digital technologies to grow their businesses, compete in the global marketplace, and create jobs.
Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Up to $99,999
Helps small and medium-sized enterprises pursue new export opportunities and markets.
Organization: Export Development Canada
Amount: Varies
Provides a suite of financial solutions (insurance, guarantees, financing) to help Canadian companies grow their export business and manage risk.
Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Varies (in-kind support)
Helps Canadian technology companies expand into international markets by providing mentorship, workspace, and access to investors/customers in global tech hubs.
Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Up to $75,000
Helps Canadian innovators (early-stage R&D collaborations) explore international partnerships by funding travel and meeting costs to secure foreign partnerships for technology commercialization.
Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Up to $400,000
Helps Canadian industry associations undertake export development activities for the benefit of their members.
Organization: Global Affairs Canada
Amount: Advisory services (non-financial)
Provides market intelligence, introductions and advice to help Canadian companies export and expand abroad (free advisory service by Trade Commissioners).
Organization: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Amount: Up to $250,000 per year (50% of costs)
Supports the development of export markets for Canadian agricultural products through contribution funding for marketing activities and trade shows.
Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Amount: Up to $1 million
Supports innovation and market development in the aquaculture sector through contribution funding for projects that increase global competitiveness and sustainability of Canadian aquaculture.
Organization: Canadian Heritage (Creative Export Canada)
Amount: Up to $300,000 (or 75% of project costs)
Helps Canadian creative industry companies (film, music, books, etc.) expand to international markets through project funding for export-ready content and marketing initiatives.
Organization: Government of Yukon
Amount: Up to $25,000
Supports Yukon businesses to increase their competitiveness by participating in trade shows and export activities.
Organization: Coralus
Amount: $50,000 - $150,000 (0% interest loan)
A unique model providing zero-interest loans and access to a global network to support ventures led by women and non-binary individuals.
Provincial programs: 4-8 weeks. Federal programs: 3-6 months. Quick-win programs like provincial startup grants approve fastest. Plan applications 2-3 months before you need funding.
Yes! Most successful businesses apply to 5-10 programs simultaneously. Programs are complementary - you can stack federal + provincial + sector-specific grants. Total government support can reach 60-80% of project costs.
Common requirements: business registration, financial statements, business plan, project description, budget, and proof of matching funds. Federal programs require more detailed applications than provincial quick-start programs.
Most programs require at least a basic business plan. Large federal grants ($100K+) need comprehensive plans with financial projections. Small provincial grants accept simplified 1-2 page proposals.
Yes! Permanent residents and citizens qualify for most programs. Newcomer-specific programs include Immigrant Employment grants, provincial settlement programs, and Futurpreneur Newcomer Entrepreneur stream.