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Export Funding Directory
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Verified as of September 2, 2026. Programs, deadlines, and amounts change — always confirm current details on the official link before you apply.
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ProgramLevelWhat It FundsFunding AmountWho QualifiesStatus / Notes (Sept 2026)Official Link
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CanExport SMEsFederalCost-shares export activities: travel, trade shows, market research, translation, and other international business development costs.Up to $50,000 per project (cost-shared with the business).Canadian small and medium businesses with meaningful economic ties to Canada, the capacity to grow internationally, and a clear export plan.Application intake closed as of this workshop (last intake ended August 31, 2026). Check the official link for the next opening before you plan around it.https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/funding-financing-international-business/canexport-smes.html
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Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)FederalFree one-on-one advice: market strategy, market potential assessments, qualified buyer and partner contacts, and help resolving problems abroad.No cost — advisory service, not a grant.Canadian businesses at any stage of exporting, from first-timers to experienced exporters.Open on an ongoing basis. Contact your regional Trade Commissioner to get started.https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/export-advice.html
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Export Development Canada (EDC)Federal (Crown corporation)Financing, credit insurance, and working capital guarantees, plus free market intelligence tools like the Export Help Hub and Company InSight.Varies by product — financing and insurance terms are set case by case.Canadian companies of all sizes that export or plan to export.Open on an ongoing basis. Apply or explore tools directly on edc.ca.https://www.edc.ca/
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Invest Nova Scotia — Export Development ProgramProvincial (Nova Scotia)Two streams: (1) travel to target markets for client, partner, or investor visits and trade shows; (2) professional services such as market research, business matchmaking, or rebranding.Up to $15,000 per fiscal year for most businesses. Up to $25,000 for priority-sector companies with $100,000+ in new-market revenue.Nova Scotia-registered businesses in good standing, with most staff based in the province and a fully developed, exportable product or service.Current window covers projects completed July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (deadline March 10, 2027). Confirm dates before applying.https://investnovascotia.ca/incentives-programs-services/export-development-program
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ACOA — Launch Export Atlantic IncubatorFederal (ACOA) + Provincial partnersA 7-month export-readiness program: guided sessions, 10 hours of 1-on-1 coaching, and up to $1,000 toward digital marketing assets.About $15,000 worth of training, coaching, and consultation per company. Participant training fee: $250.Registered Nova Scotia small or medium business (499 or fewer employees) with a developed, purchase-ready product or service.Most recent intake deadline (July 3, 2026) has passed. Watch Invest Nova Scotia's site for the next cohort.https://investnovascotia.ca/incentives-programs-services/launch-export-atlantic-incubator
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