Grant
Provincial
Active
PEI Export Trade Assistance
Innovation PEI
Maximum Funding
Up to 40% of eligible trade mission/show travel costs; up to...
Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
PEI Export Trade Assistance provides Up to 40% of eligible trade mission/show travel costs; up to 75% (max $3,000) for incoming buyer visits. Non-repayable grants for PEI exporters and export-ready companies to offset costs of participating in trade missions and trade shows (up to 60% of eligible costs) and to host incoming international buyer visits (up to 75% of eligible costs, max $3,000 per visit). The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027.
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Program Description
Non-repayable grants for PEI exporters and export-ready companies to offset costs of participating in trade missions and trade shows (up to 60% of eligible costs) and to host incoming international buyer visits (up to 75% of eligible costs, max $3,000 per visit). Helps Island businesses access new export markets.
Eligibility Requirements
- Located and actively operating in Prince Edward Island
- Registered to conduct business in PEI
- Active exporter or export-ready company with products or services primarily manufactured or developed for export
- Not in default with the PEI Central Default Registry
- Not in default on reporting, completion, or financial obligations with Innovation PEI
- Application must be submitted and approved before any financial commitments are made
- Post-event survey must be submitted within 5 business days of completing a travel-related activity
- Must operate within one of PEI's strategic sectors (bioscience, aerospace and defence, advanced manufacturing and processing, renewable energy and clean technology, ICT, creative and cultural industries)
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 40% of eligible trade mission/show travel costs; up to 75% (max $3,000) for incoming buyer visits
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Low
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
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Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
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Insider TipContact an Innovation PEI Trade Development Officer BEFORE applying and BEFORE booking any flights, hotels, or trade show registrations — costs incurred before approval are ineligible.
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- Financial commitments made (flights, hotel, registration) before application approval
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Application Steps
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Contact an Innovation PEI Trade Development Officer Reach out to Innovation PEI before making any bookings or financial commitments. Discuss your export plans, the specific trade event or buyer visit, and confirm the program can support your activity.
Required Documents 6
✓ Business description and list of products/services offered
✓ Export sales history and current top 3 export markets
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Compatible Programs
CanExport SMEs (EDC / Global Affairs Canada)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Business Development Program
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How PEI Export Trade Assistance Compares
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| PEI Export Trade Assistance | Up to 40% of eligible trade... | Easy | Reimbursement | Activities must be... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply after I've already booked my flights?
No — you must apply and receive approval before making any financial commitments. Pre-approval costs are ineligible.
What is the maximum I can receive per trade show?
For trade missions and shows, up to 60% of eligible costs for economy travel, accommodation, and per diems for up to 2 representatives. For incoming buyer visits, up to $3,000 (75% of eligible costs) per visit, maximum 2 per year.
Can I use this alongside CanExport?
Potentially yes, but combined non-repayable government funding cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs. Calculate your federal CanExport claim first and apply the provincial top-up accordingly.
Is there a deadline to use this program?
Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027. Apply well in advance of your planned trade activity.
Do I need to have existing export sales?
No — export-ready businesses (not yet actively exporting) are also eligible, provided they have products or services developed primarily for export.
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