Customized Export Development Training Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-based businesses (all sizes welcome) - Export-ready companies demonstrating existing or imminent export capability - Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and incorporated businesses - Businesses across all sectors (manufacturing, services, technology, etc.) - Companies must have a genuine commitment to expanding export markets ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $21,000 per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 70% of eligible project costs - Recipient Responsibility: Minimum 30% cost-sharing (cash or in-kind contribution) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - No matching loan component: This is a direct grant program ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Expert Services – Fees for qualified consultants, trainers, and strategists - Export Training Programs – Customized or tailored training delivery - Strategic Planning Activities – Export market development planning and analysis - Expert Consultation – Advisory services to enhance export performance and market readiness - Capacity Building – Training in export procedures, regulations, market entry strategies Note: Training and planning activities must directly enhance export capability and performance ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Export Readiness Requirement: Business must demonstrate ability to export or have concrete export plans - Qualified Expert Criterion: Service providers must meet program-defined qualification standards - Cost-Sharing Obligation: Company must contribute minimum 30% of total eligible project costs - Project Scope: Activities must be customized to the applicant's export development needs - Performance Focus: Training and planning must measurably enhance export performance - Documentation: Receipts and evidence of expert qualifications required for reimbursement - Reporting: Likely requirement to report on training outcomes and export performance metrics post-completion