Programme de formation individualisée pour le développement des exportations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Quebec - Businesses with export potential or actively exporting - For-profit corporations and sole proprietors - Enterprises in all sectors eligible (with possible exceptions for certain industries) - Businesses must demonstrate readiness to export or commitment to export development ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $21,000 per project - Cost Coverage: Up to 70% of eligible project costs - Minimum Applicant Contribution: Minimum 30% of total eligible costs (non-repayable matching requirement) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding Type: Direct financial assistance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Services of qualified export experts or consultants - Personalized training and coaching in export development - Expertise for improving export performance and competitiveness - Professional services directly related to export capacity building - Activities designed to enhance export readiness and international business capabilities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must demonstrate genuine export readiness or active export commitment - Applicant must contribute minimum 30% of eligible project costs - Expert(s) or consultant(s) must be qualified professionals in export field - Project activities must be clearly defined and results-oriented - Eligible expenses must be incurred during the approved project period - Beneficiary must maintain documentation and records of all project expenses - Grant must be used within the specified project timeline - Funding is subject to program availability and budget allocation