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Provincial
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Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)
Province of Manitoba
Maximum Funding
Up to 75% reimbursement for trade show exhibitors; 50% for...
Continuous intake (2026/27 fiscal year now open)
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP) provides Up to 75% reimbursement for trade show exhibitors; 50% for attendees; Incoming Buyer: up to $5,000. Reimbursement of up to 75% of costs for trade show exhibitors or 50% for attendees, plus up to $5,000 for incoming buyer programs. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Approval odds: ~75–85% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
Reimbursement of up to 75% of costs for trade show exhibitors or 50% for attendees, plus up to $5,000 for incoming buyer programs. Supports Manitoba companies with $30,000-$50,000,000 in annual sales to expand into international markets through trade shows, missions, and buyer visits.
Eligibility Requirements
- Manitoba-based company
- Annual sales between $30,000 and $50,000,000
- Must not have attended the specific trade show more than 2 times in 5 years
- Must be exhibiting at or attending an international trade show
- Application must be submitted before the event
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 75% reimbursement for trade show exhibitors; 50% for attendees; Incoming Buyer: up to $5,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Continuous intake (2026/27 fiscal year now open)
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~75–85%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Insider TipApply before the trade show — retroactive applications are not accepted.
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- 4-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
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Application Playbook
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9 steps
6 docs
Application Steps
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Review eligibility requirements and program details on gov.mb.ca
Required Documents 6
✓ Export Development Program application form
✓ Trade show registration confirmation
Eligible Expenses 12
Ineligible Expenses 17
Intake Periods
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Funding Stack Strategy
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4 partners
Compatible Programs
CanExport SMEs
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Manitoba Trade and Investment Programs
Global Affairs Canada Trade Programs
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Clawback Risk
None Risk
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How EDP Compares
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Export Development Program (... | up to $5,000 | Easy | Reimbursement | Continuous intake... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Between intakes — the... |
| Export Development Canada (EDC) Finan... | Varies | Easy | Equity | Ongoing |
| PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Develo... | Varies | Hard | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| Innovation Growth Program | Up to $100,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Quarterly intakes... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply for the same trade show more than once?
No — you can only attend a specific show up to 2 times in 5 years. The program encourages exploring new markets rather than reusing the same event annually. Apply before the event to avoid rejection.
What's the realistic reimbursement amount?
Exhibitors get 75% of costs (up to $20,000 total), attendees get 50%. For a $5,000 booth, you'd get $3,750. The $5,000 incoming buyer program is separate and underutilized.
Do I need to be incorporated to apply?
No — sole proprietors qualify if they meet the $30,000-$50M sales threshold and are Manitoba-based. The program explicitly includes sole proprietorships in eligibility.
How long does approval take?
Applications are processed within 4-6 weeks after submission. Submit before the event to avoid delays — retroactive applications are rejected.
Can I stack this with CanExport?
Yes — CanExport SME (up to $50k/year) and Manitoba EDP can fund different activities in the same year. For example, EDP covers trade show costs, CanExport covers market research.
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