Closing soon
CanExport SMEs
CanExport SMEs gives Canadian businesses ($100K–$100M revenue) $10,000 to $50,000 non-repayable, covering up to 50% of costs to develop new export markets, trade shows, marketing, certification, IP protection. The 2026-27 window closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET, and the U.S.-market allocation was exhausted mid-year: allocations run out before windows close.
Key facts
- Amount
- $10,000 – $50,000
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Closing soon closes Aug 31, 2026 (12:00 ET (noon)) (14 days left)
- Who qualifies
- Business
- revenue $100K-$100M
- developing NEW export markets
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
Intake windows
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanExport SMEs 2026-27 | Feb 4, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 12:00 ET (noon) | Closing soon U.S.-market allocation ($3.1M) fully exhausted and paused mid-year, other markets still open |
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Last verified Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: