Global Affairs Canada's CanExport SMEs program is accepting 2026-27 applications from Feb 4 until 12:00 PM ET on Aug 31, 2026, with roughly $31 million available. Approved firms get 50% cost-share up to $50,000 (project value $20,000-$100,000) for entering new export markets. For 2026-27, eligibility tightened to at least 3 full-time employees and $300,000 in annual revenue (up from 1 FTE and $100,000).
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CanExport SMEs 2026-27 open: up to $50K, 50% cost-share, closes Aug 31
Why this matters for founders
A Canadian founder ready to sell into a new international market should confirm they meet the 3-FTE/$300K-revenue bar and submit before the Aug 31, 2026 noon-ET cutoff to reclaim half of trade-show, market-research, or contractor costs. Decisions arrive within ~60 business days, so applying early in the window maximizes usable runway.
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