Creative Export Canada — Export Development Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industries - Organizations with little or no export experience - Companies operating in eligible creative sectors: - Digital media and interactive content - Design and visual arts - Film, television, and audio - Music and sound recording - Publishing and written content - Performing arts and live events - Cultural heritage and crafts - Both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations may qualify - Must be registered Canadian businesses with a physical presence in Canada - Exporters with minimal international sales history are prioritized ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Typically up to $50,000–$100,000+ per project (varies by stream and activity) - Matching requirement: Cost-sharing typically required; government may cover 50–75% of eligible project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution funding) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Funding model: Project-based funding; not ongoing operational support - Budget flexibility: Funds allocated across approved expense categories only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and feasibility studies for target export markets - International trade show participation and exhibition costs - Export marketing and promotional materials (digital and print) - Website localization and e-commerce platform development for international markets - International business travel (market reconnaissance, client meetings, networking) - Professional services (export consultants, translation, legal advice for foreign contracts) - Digital marketing campaigns targeting international audiences - Product adaptation and packaging for export compliance - Training and capacity building for export readiness - Attendance at international industry conferences and networking events ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility verification: Application must demonstrate current export capacity gaps and export development goals - Project timeline: Typically 6–18 months from funding approval to project completion - Reporting requirements: Progress reports and financial reconciliation mandatory; must track export outcomes - Key milestones: - Submission of detailed project plan with clear export objectives - Identification of target export markets with justification