Canada Export Development Grants 2026
Access $680M+ in Canadian international market expansion funding across 18+ specialized programs. From CanExport SMEs to trade mission support - complete guide to taking your business global.
Get Expert Help with Export GrantsFree consultation • 89% export funding success rate • Average funding: $37K
Major Federal Export Development Programs
Government of Canada flagship programs designed to help Canadian businesses expand internationally and develop new markets.
Flagship SME export program covering 50% of eligible costs for businesses entering new international markets.
- Market research and feasibility studies
- International trade show participation
- Business development travel and meetings
- Marketing materials and website localization
Support for innovative companies to develop R&D partnerships and commercialize technologies internationally.
- International R&D collaboration projects
- Technology commercialization abroad
- Innovation partnership development
- International IP and licensing activities
Support for industry associations to pursue international business development activities for their members.
- Sector-specific international missions
- Industry trade show pavilions
- Market development for multiple companies
- Collective export promotion activities
Export Development Canada's enhanced financing and insurance solutions for exporters and their suppliers.
- Trade credit insurance protection
- Foreign exchange risk mitigation
- Working capital guarantees
- International expansion financing
Provincial Export Development Programs
- Ontario Export Development Program - Up to $50K
- International Trade Missions
- Export Market Access Program
- Global Trade Acceleration
- Quebec Export Program - Up to $40K
- International Market Development
- Trade Mission Support
- Francophone Market Access
- BC Export Navigator Program - Up to $30K
- Asia-Pacific Trade Development
- Clean Technology Export Support
- International Business Development
Alberta:
- • Alberta Export Expansion Program - Up to $25K
- • International Trade Mission Support
- • Export Market Development Initiative
- • AgriFood Export Development
Saskatchewan:
- • Saskatchewan Export Development Program
- • Agriculture Export Support
- • International Market Access
Manitoba:
- • Manitoba Export Program
- • International Trade Development
- • Market Entry Support
Atlantic Canada:
- • Nova Scotia Export Development Program
- • New Brunswick International Trade
- • PEI Export Market Access
- • Newfoundland Export Support
Territories:
- • NWT Export Development Initiative
- • Yukon International Trade Support
- • Nunavut Export Program
Specialized Export Support Programs
Government-led trade missions and business delegation support programs.
- • CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
- • Team Canada Trade Missions
- • Ministerial Trade Missions
- • Sector-specific delegations
Specialized export support for creative industries and cultural products.
- • Creative Export Canada
- • Export Development Stream
- • Cultural industry trade support
- • Media and entertainment exports
Programs to attract foreign investment and support international partnerships.
- • CanExport Community Investments
- • FDI attraction support
- • International partnership development
- • Investment readiness programs
Export Readiness & Support Services
- Market intelligence and research
- International business connections
- Export readiness assessment
- Local market entry support
- Global R&D collaboration funding
- International innovation partnerships
- Technology commercialization abroad
- Cross-border innovation projects
Expand Globally with Expert Navigation of 18+ Export Programs
Canada's export development ecosystem spans flagship CanExport programs, EDC trade financing, provincial export support, and specialized industry initiatives. Our international trade specialists have helped 250+ Canadian businesses secure over $9M in export funding with an 89% success rate.
Our Complete Export Development Success Package Includes:
Free consultation • International trade specialists • Multi-program expertise