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 Non-repayable, ~$31M total pool 2026-27
Against all tracked amounts, $1,000 to $500,000,000, logarithmic.
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Intake closed next window not yet announced
- Who qualifies
- Businesses
- business
- revenue $100K-$100M
- developing NEW export markets
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
- Built for
- Small business, expansion
When can you apply?
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanExport SMEs 2026-27 | Feb 4, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 12:00 ET (noon) | Closed U.S.-market allocation ($3.1M) fully exhausted and paused mid-year, other markets still open |
tradecommissioner.gc.ca · Unconfirmed as of Aug 24, 2026; confirm with funder · Auto-checked against official source |
Where else could this money come from?
Chosen by what these programs have in common with this one, not by hand. The reason is shown for each, so you can judge whether it holds.
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Economic Growth Grant Program (EGCIP)
Open, continuous intake both for small business, expansion; export — Up to $100,000
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: