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Export Development Stream — Creative Export Canada

July 17, 2024

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Description

The Export Development Stream (EDS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program offers funding for new and early-stage exporters to build capacity and expand into international markets. The EDS also offers funding for seasoned exporters to expand into new international markets and build business networks.

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for funding, your company/organization must:

  • be incorporated under the laws of Canada, a province or a territory;
  • be a for-profit company or a not-for-profit organization;
  • be Canadian-owned and controlled;
  • have a maximum of $10 million in annual revenues in the current or previous fiscal year; and
  • have a minimum of one full-time employee (who receives a salary and works a minimum of 30 hours a week).

Eligible Expenses

Only project-related cash expenses are eligible; these may include:

  • Export planning activities
  • Export training and mentorship activities
  • International market readiness activities
  • Market development activities

Applicants requesting funding for travel-related expenses may apply for single or several destinations within one (1) trip and for multiple trips within one (1) application, within costing limitations.

Applicants whose projects demonstrate strong business partnerships for creative industries, or the potential to develop and/or expand business partnerships for creative industries, will be prioritized for market development activities.

Project-related administrative costs (e.g., general office supplies, mailing, and cloud storage costs) are limited to a maximum of 15% of the total eligible expenses.

Salaries directly related to the project are eligible.

Deadline Date

The application deadline is July 17, 2024, for projects with expenses starting between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

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