Business Women in International Trade – Missions and Events ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women-owned or women-led businesses operating in Canada - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with female ownership or leadership - Canadian corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships with a female principal decision-maker - Businesses of any sector seeking to expand into international markets - Businesses must be registered and operating in Canada with a valid business number ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Partial funding for trade mission participation costs - Matching Requirements: Businesses typically contribute a portion of mission costs; exact matching ratios vary by program stream - Funding Structure: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be repaid) - Scope: Covers mission-related expenses plus pre- and post-mission trade commissioner support - Budget Range: Specific per-participant or per-company limits determined by Global Affairs Canada based on mission destination and scope - Payment Method: Reimbursement or direct payment to service providers following mission completion and documentation submission ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Travel costs (airfare, accommodation, local transportation to/from mission events) - Mission participation fees and event registration - Trade commissioner preparation services (pre-mission business coaching and market research) - Follow-up support from trade commissioners post-mission - Interpreter or translation services if required for mission participation - Promotional materials specific to the trade mission - Meals and incidental expenses directly related to mission attendance - Business development activities connected to the specific mission objectives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Confirmation: Business must be verified as woman-owned/woman-led prior to mission enrollment - Application Deadline: Submission required before mission departure date (timelines vary by mission) - Mission Selection: Business must be accepted into a specific Global Affairs Canada-organized women's trade mission - Pre-Mission Requirement: Participation in mandatory trade commissioner preparation session(s) - Attendance Obligation: Full participation in scheduled mission activities and events - Documentation: Receipt submission and attendance