Exportation créative Canada — Volet Développement à l'exportation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian for-profit businesses (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors) - Businesses in the creative industries sector - Companies with no prior export experience or minimal international sales - Enterprises with Canadian operations and legal residency - Businesses that demonstrate commitment to export development - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are prioritized ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Varies by project scope (typically $10,000–$50,000 CAD range, subject to program specifications) - Matching requirement: Typically 50% cost-sharing or contribution from the applicant required - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Funding structure: Direct grant contribution toward eligible export development activities - Budget allocation: Funds distributed based on project merit and available program resources ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and feasibility studies for target export markets - Development of export business plans and strategies - International marketing materials and promotional content - Trade show participation and exhibition fees - Export logistics and supply chain assessment - Business development travel for market prospecting - Professional consulting services (export planning, market analysis) - Digital marketing and e-commerce platform adaptation for international markets - Regulatory and compliance certification for export markets - Networking events and international business relationship building ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility verification: Applicants must provide proof of Canadian business registration and export inexperience status - Project timeline: Typically 12–18 months from funding approval to project completion - Reporting requirements: Quarterly progress reports and financial reconciliation mandatory - Export commitment: Businesses must demonstrate genuine intent to establish or significantly expand international sales - Documentation: Receipts, invoices, and proof of expenses required for reimbursement - Milestone deliverables: Completion of export strategy, market entry plan, or identified partnership agreements - Performance tracking: Expected outcomes (e.g., new markets entered, partnerships established, sales projections) - **Fund