COREX Program Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - For-profit businesses across all sectors - Businesses with a desire to enter or expand into international markets - Companies with established operations in Canada - Sole proprietors and partnerships meeting SME criteria - Incorporated businesses and cooperatives ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Structure: Cost-shared program (specific matching ratio not detailed in program description; typically 50/50 or similar cost-sharing arrangement with recipient) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funds - Typical Range: Varies by service component; generally covers diagnostic and planning services at reduced/no cost to participant - Note: Consult program administrator for exact funding caps and cost-sharing percentages ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Export diagnostic and assessment services - International business plan development - Trade corridor research and analysis - Supplier identification and sourcing support - Trading partner identification and matchmaking - International market entry strategy development - Business establishment support for foreign markets - Export readiness consulting and advisory services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate genuine intent to export or expand internationally - Participation in diagnostic phase required before business plan development - Compliance with program reporting and evaluation requirements - Recipient must actively engage with identified trade corridors and partners - Potential timeline: Diagnostic phase followed by planning and implementation phases - Results and business plan outcomes subject to program monitoring - Must maintain Canadian business operations during program participation - Export activities must commence within specified timeframe post-planning