Exportation créative Canada — Volet Prêt à l'exportation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada's creative industries - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Sole proprietors and partnerships with established creative businesses - Non-profit organizations engaged in commercial creative activities - Businesses must demonstrate active operations for a minimum of 2 years - Applicants must have a Canadian business registration and valid tax account in good standing - Industries include: film/video, music, publishing, design, digital media, performing arts, and visual arts sectors ### 💰 Funding Details - Loan amounts: Typically $25,000 to $500,000 CAD per project - Repayment structure: Term loan with fixed or variable interest rates (rates determined by lender and risk assessment) - Matching requirement: Generally requires 25% minimum business contribution (cash, in-kind, or existing assets) - Repayability: Full repayment required over negotiated term (typically 3–10 years) - Interest-bearing: This is a secured loan, not a grant; interest accrues and must be repaid - Government role: Government provides loan guarantees or co-lending arrangements to reduce lender risk - No grant component: All funding must be repaid with interest ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Export market research and feasibility studies - International marketing and promotional activities (trade shows, digital marketing, brand positioning) - Product development and adaptation for international markets - Technology and software for export operations (e-commerce platforms, distribution systems) - Working capital to support export contracts and international sales - Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting for export compliance) - Training and skills development for export team members - Intellectual property protection (patents, trademarks in target markets) - Localization and translation services - Equipment and infrastructure directly supporting export production ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Export revenue requirement: Projects