CanExport (Up to $50,000): Your Playbook for New Markets

What it funds. CanExport SMEs helps companies develop new markets—think partner visits, trade shows, on-the-ground validation, adaptation of marketing for the target country, and certain professional fees. The grant can cover up to $50,000 (generally 50% of eligible costs). (Trade Commissioner Service)

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Competitiveness reality. In FY 2024-25 there were 4,406 applications; ~36% were funded (1,575 firms). Make yours stand out with validated leads, partner MOUs, and a crisp market plan. (Trade Commissioner Service)

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Good pairings

• FedDev BSP (for scale-up capacity once demand appears), and provincial export vouchers (varies by province; see Ontario directory index). (FedDev Ontario)

File tips

• Prove the market is “new” (little/no sales).
• Show traction indicators (pilots, letters of interest).
• Build a calendar of activities: shows, distributor meetings, localization steps.
• Budget with eligible expense categories only; keep quotes & itineraries. (Trade Commissioner Service)

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How GovMoney can help

We craft a CanExport narrative & budget, prep evidence of intent (letters, pipelines), and build a post-award tracking kit so claims process smoothly.