Export Development Program

Overview

Get funding up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to participating in an export tradeshow or trade missions outside of the province of Manitoba with the purpose to assess and/or initiate business in an export market.

At a glance

Eligibility and requirements

Funding limits The maximum contribution per trade event is $20,000, with a lifetime limit of two (2) times per specific tradeshow or trade activity An applicant may receive support for multiple applications per fiscal year, to a combined annual maximum contribution of $30,000 per fiscal year You Are a for-profit SME in Manitoba that produces an exportable product or service Have annual revenue of at least $100,000, to a maximum of $50 million Have more than half of your workforce currently residing in Manitoba Must be registered and in good standing to do business in Manitoba with the Companies Office (i.e., must hold an active and valid Business Number) and have a permanent establishment in Manitoba

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Export Development Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

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