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Discover our growing list of resources aimed to address your needs in importing, exporting and market development. Use the table below to identify, filter and download programs of particular interest to you. If you have any questions regarding the use of this table, please feel free to contact us.
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Magnet Export Business Portal
Magnet
The Magnet Export Business Portal delivers targeted export events, resources and opportunities to businesses through a customized dashboard.
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CanExport Innovation
Trade Commissioner Service
CanExport Innovation provides support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology: Up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners and investors to co-develop, validate or adapt technologies for commercialization.
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Export Development Canada
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
Export Development Canada provides a range of financing and insurance services (risk management, financing and working capital solutions) to support export market access, including both importing and exporting from Canada.
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| CanExport Innovation | Trade Commissioner Service | Up to $75,000 in funding | Support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology: Up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners and investors to co-develop, validate or adapt technologies for commercialization. | Any Sector, | Global Market Access, Research & Development Support | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng | Export Market Development, |
| Canada Post Large-Volume Business Letter Discounts | Canada Post | Discounts apply on a volume-basis | Available to businesses shipping more than 1,000 items in Canada or more than 100 internationally: A cost-effective way of sending business correspondence, invoices and billing statements | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Any Size, | https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/business/postal-services/mailing/letter-discounts.page | Export Market Development, |
| Canada Post Solutions for Small Business | Canada Post | Membership-based savings program to support small businesses with shipping, marketing and e-commerce | Small businesses can gain access to tools and savings to support business growth. Key features include shipping, direct mail and packaging discounts; direct mail marketing tools; and e-commerce partnership tools with Shopify and PayPal. | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/business/small-business.page? | Export Market Development, Commercialization & Business Development |
| Customs Bonded Warehouses | Canada Border Services Agency | Savings program for qualified companies with storage facilities under the authority of the Canada Border Service Agency | Companies participating in the Customs Bonded Warehouse Program may qualify for a complete deferral of duty and taxes. Qualified companies pay only the duty and taxes on the portion of goods entering the Canadian market, and do not pay any duty on exported goods. A customs bonded warehouse is a facility operated by the private sector but regulated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Any Size, | https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/ddr-red/warehouse-entrepot-eng.html | Export Market Development, |
| Drawback Program | Canada Border Services Agency | Qualified companies may be refunded customs duties paid for imported goods | Companies may qualify for the Drawback Program to import goods without paying duties if: - The goods are eventually exported; or - The goods are manufactured and eventually exported. Drawbacks can also be given when imported goods go beyond their natural shelf life, become obsolete, or become surplus. In these cases, the goods must be destroyed by order of a Canada Border Services Agency officer. | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Any Size, | https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/ddr-red/drawback-eng.html | Export Market Development, |
| Duties Relief Program | Canada Border Services Agency | Qualified companies import goods without paying duties | Available to companies that import goods that are later exported as-is, or that import goods to produce other goods for export. | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Any Size, | https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/ddr-red/relief-report-eng.html | Export Market Development, |
| Export Development Canada | Government of Canada | Range of Financing and Insurance Services | Provides a range of financing and insurance services (risk management, financing and working capital solutions) to support export market access, including both importing and exporting from Canada. | Any Sector, | Global Market Access, | Any Size, | https://www.edc.ca/en/solutions.html | Export Market Development, |
| Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Program | FedDev Ontario | No-interest, repayable contributions from $500,000 up to $10 million per project | Funding to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets | Any Sector, | Global Market Access, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, | Any Size, | https://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/02466.html?OpenDocument | Export Market Development, |
| Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation(SOFII) | Western Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Association | Interest-bearing term loans of $150,000 to $500,000 | Available to high-growth, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises to support late stage commercialization, new product or service development, new applications or markets, and development or implementation of new processes or technologies. | Any Sector | Research & Development Support, Global Market Access, Commercialization, Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://www.sofii.ca/en/ | Export Market Development |
| Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) | Canadian Trade Commissioner Service | Funding assessed on a case-by-case basis | Seed funding to support Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises pursuing international research and development collaboration with a foreign partner on projects that have the potential for commercialization. The program can help Canadian businesses find research and development partnerships in: Brazil, China, India, Israel, and South Korea. | Any Sector | Global Market Access, Commercialization, Research & Development Support | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/index.aspx?lang=eng | Export Market Development |
| Eurostars | National Research Council Canada-Industrial Research Assistance Program | Access to technology, expertise and markets in Europe and beyond | Available to small and medium sized enterprises performing research and development with a focus on a technological area with an aim to develop a new product, process or service alongside partners/participants in Eurostars countries (European Union). | Any Sector | International Partnerships, Research & Development Support, Global Market Access | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/eurostars-program | Export Market Development |
| Globalink | Mitacs | Matching funding starting at $7,500 for a 16 to 24 week project | Bilateral research based collaboration between business and Canadian or international researchers. Globalink supports projects that help businesses strengthen networks, develop partnerships, create joint ventures, and stay on top of global sector trends. | Any Sector | Research & Development Support, International Partnerships | Any Size | https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink | Export Market Development |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Up to 50% of the project cost for small- and medium-sized enterprises and up to 25% for large organizations of 500 employees or more | The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to support processors in these sectors to address the impacts of international trade agreements. Through this program, processors of supply-managed commodities will have access to funding to improve their productivity and efficiency through investments in new automated equipment and technology. The Fund leverages private investment in processing plants to accelerate adoption of automation to lower processing costs, address labour shortages and enhance product quality. | Food & Beverage | Research & Development Support | Any Size | https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2022/03/minister-bibeau-launches-a-new-support-program-for-processors-of-canadas-supply-managed-commodities.html | Export Market Development |
| Supply Chain Support Loan | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | Up to $500,000 | If supply chain delays and disruptions are impacting your operations business can receive funding to help maintain business cash flow and meet financial obligations. | Any Sector | Supply Chain, Shipping Support | Any Size | https://www.bdc.ca/en/financing/supply-chain-support-loan | Export Market Development |
| ExportON | Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade helps Ontario companies expand their business within Canada and globally. Offering a wide range of export programs and services including exporter preparation, export education webinars, B2B meetings, and trade shows. | Any Sector | Global Market Access | Any Size | https://www.ontario.ca/page/grow-your-business-here-and-abroad | Export Market Development | |
| CanExport SMEs | Trade Commissioner | Up to $50,000 | Companies can receive up to 50% of eligible costs for $10,000 to $50,000 in funding per project. Can also target 5 new international markets per project where says: - Less than $100,000 or - less than 10% of the company's total sales" | Any Sector | Global Market Access | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/sme-pme/index.aspx?lang=eng | Export Market Development, |
| CanExport Associations | Trade Commissioner Service | Up to $250,000 in annual funding | Canadian national industry associations and trade organizations may access up to $250,000 in annual funding. We will cover up to 50% of eligible costs for new or expanded international business development (IBD) activities that benefit an entire industry: organization’s members and non-members alike. | Any Sector, | Global Market Access | Any Size | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/associations/index.aspx?lang=eng | |
| FITT | Forum for International Trade Training | ITT is dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. | Any Sector | Global Market Access, | Any Size | https://fittfortrade.com/fitt-international-business-resources | ||
| RBC Global Connect | RBC | A free, online global trade resource, RBC Global Connect offers market profiles, trends and tools | Any Sector | Global Market Access, | Any Size | https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/international-trade/global-connect.html | ||
| Cleantech Financing | Export Development Canada | Funding assessed on a case-by-case basis | EDC provides financing, risk protection, market knowledge and global contacts in support of high-impact clean technology projects. | Cleantech | Global Market Access, Financing & Venture Capital, Clean Technology and Infrastructure Support, | Any Size, | https://www.edc.ca/cleantech | |
| Government to government contract agency | Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) | Range of Support and Advisory Services | Support Canadian businesses and exporters sell to foreign governments. | Any Sector, Aerospace, Cleantech, ICT | Global Market Access, | Any Size | https://www.ccc.ca/en/ |