Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
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
Quick Assessment
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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Everything you need to win EDP
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 6-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 9-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 4-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
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Insider TipApply before the trade show — retroactive applications are not accepted.
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 12
Ineligible Expenses 17
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
None RiskHow EDP Compares
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