ORPEX - Organismes régionaux de promotion des exportations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in Quebec - Businesses seeking to develop or expand into international markets - Companies with established operations and realistic export capacity - Businesses in most sectors (with possible restrictions on certain industries) - Both incorporated companies and sole proprietorships may qualify through regional organizations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grants, not loans) - Funding Source: Government of Quebec support for regional export promotion organizations - Cost-Sharing: Typically requires business cost-sharing or matching contributions (varies by regional organization and specific program) - Grant Size: Varies based on project scope and regional organization capacity; generally covers 50-80% of eligible expenses - No Repayment Required: Funds are provided as grants to support export development activities ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Export market research and feasibility studies - Trade missions and international market exploration trips - Development of export marketing materials and collateral - Translation and localization of products/services for target markets - International certification and compliance documentation - Participation in international trade shows and exhibitions - Professional consulting for export strategy development - Digital marketing and e-commerce platform adaptation for export markets - Training and skills development in export procedures ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Service Delivery: Support provided through regional ORPEX organizations acting as intermediaries - First-Line Access: Designed as an entry-level support mechanism for export beginners - Market Development Focus: Projects must demonstrate clear international market development objectives - Regional Presence: Applicants must work with their regional export promotion organization - Viability Assessment: Business must demonstrate realistic capacity to enter target markets - Documentation: Companies must maintain records of activities and expenses for accountability - Timeline: Programs operate on annual cycles; specific deadlines set by individual regional organizations - Accountability: Beneficiaries may be required to report on export outcomes and market development progress