CanExport SMEs
Up to $75K to help your proven product reach international markets.
- Level
- Federal
- Amount
- Up to $75K; covers up to 50% of eligible export-marketing costs
- What it funds
- New export-market development — trade shows, market research, travel, marketing
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies must have meaningful economic ties to Canada, the capacity to grow internationally, and a clear plan to export Canadian goods and services. The program is intended for businesses seeking to expand into new international markets.
- 2026 notes
- 2026–27 intake Feb 4 – May 29, 2026; 90% of budget reallocated away from U.S. diversification; ~36% approval; oversubscribed within hours
- Awareness
- known