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CanExport SMEs – 2025/2026

Deadline: May 31, 2025

Is export diversification part of your business strategy for 2025?

The CanExport SMEs funding program is now accepting applications for projects starting after April 1, 2025.

CanExport SMEs covers up to 50% of eligible expenses, including:

  • In‑person participation in trade missions, trade shows, meetings, or conferences
  • Gathering market intelligence (custom research, reports and studies)
  • Applying for intellectual property protection in international markets
  • And more!

To qualify for this funding, your company must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Have between $100,000 and $100 million in annual revenue declared in Canada during its last complete tax reporting year (or during the last 12 months for monthly and quarterly filers)
  • Be for‑profit
  • Be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative in Canada
  • Have an active Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
  • Have between 1 and 500 full‑time equivalent (FTE) employees
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