Export Business Grants in Ontario: 24 Grants, Loans & More to Help Get Your Products Overseas

The Translation component of Arts Abroad funds the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works for international presentation or publication.

The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative 4 week virtual and in-person initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for an expansion into international markets. The TAP program will connect your business with top industry experts, provide you with the necessary coaching needed to build a personalized export strategy, and equip you with the tools and resources to find success as you grow your business. Each cohort will have access to an e-learning platform that will facilitate networking with other participants, peer learning opportunities, inventory of learning materials, access to resources, and engagement with other TAP graduates.

The Representation and Promotion component of Arts Abroad provides grants for registered or incorporated Canadian arts organizations to represent Canadian artists and develop their presence internationally, and establish a place for Canadian arts practice in the global arts market. Grants are also available to foreign arts organizations that invite Canadian artists to present artistic works and to Canadian arts organizations that bring international buyers to Canada.

The NRC IRAP Financial support for technology innovation provides funding for small or medium‑sized Canadian businesses to support research and development projects.
Through a broad range of international activities, the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) also provides direct support to small and medium-sized businesses with international interests. The international programs connect companies with the funding, advisory, export, and innovation services they need to access new markets and global value chains.

FinDev Canada offers financing and equity investments to Canadian companies operating in developing countries that demonstrate sustainable social and economic benefits for local communities, with a focus on job creation, women’s economic empowerment and climate change mitigation.

The Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program offers funding through contributions (not loans) for export-ready projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world.

Ultimately, the program aims to increase the export profitability for Canada’s creative industries.

The Export Development Stream (EDS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program offers funding in the form of grants and contributions for:

new and early-stage exporters to build capacity and expand into international markets;
seasoned exporters to expand into new international markets and build business networks.

The Export Assistance Program helps finance the international distribution of Canadian feature films, including the promotional campaign for theatrical release.

The Trade Expansion Lending Program (TELP) is a guarantee that helps you access more working capital from your financial institution. EDC shares the risk with your lender by guaranteeing part of your loan or line of credit, allowing them to offer the credit conditions you need to grow.

Structured and Project Finance is designed specifically for limited recourse financing of long-term, capital intensive projects.

EDC Investments is an evergreen investment program with more than $3 billion in capital to help Canadian businesses reach their potential.

Export Development Canada (EDC) can match investments of $10 million or more with our expedited co-investment program.
With the goal of accelerating the growth of Canadian businesses, EDC leverages the due diligence of your venture capital or private equity investor(s) to help you access more capital faster, and “matches” new investments on their terms and conditions

Export Development Canada (EDC) has committed $200 million to invest in companies founded or led by diverse Canadians
For Canadian exporting businesses owned and led by people identifying as women, Indigenous, Black and other dimensions of diversity, one of the main barriers to growth is lack of equitable access to capital. This program helps address that challenge and create more opportunities for growth.

EDC’s Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee (FXG) can cover your collateral requirements on foreign exchange (FX) contracts, helping you manage fluctuating currency rates without tying up your cash.

The Export Guarantee Program (EGP) provides guarantees of up to US$25 million to your financial institution so they can extend your access to working capital. The Export Guarantee Program is best suited for complex export finance structures, including multiple operating lines, foreign assets or acquisitions, cash flow loans or multiple borrowers.

EDC can provide financing to Canadian exporters to help support their global expansion plans, allowing them to increase their capacity for trade and capitalize their strategic international growth plans. We work to fill the market gaps left by traditional financing lenders.

We provide patient, impactful, non-dilutive financial solutions for Canadian companies, their affiliate, or subsidiary, to scale operations in foreign jurisdictions.
We work on a non-competitive basis, collaborating with you and your lender.
Various financing structures are available, including syndications, clubs, bilateral term loans and guarantees.
Pricing will be market based, or—if appropriate—follow Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) consensus arrangement terms, and commensurate with risk.

Export Development Canada (EDC) can provide financing to international buyers to purchase Canadian goods and services, through direct loans, or in collaboration with approved financial institutions.

Account Performance Security Guarantee (APSG) is the only solution in Canada that gives your financial institution a 100% guarantee for standby letters of credit. This frees up your cash or credit line to help grow your business.

CCC empower Canadian exporters by providing unparalleled access to foreign government buyers, opening doors for international business expansion. Our experience and expertise will help you navigate the complexities of foreign government procurement markets with more confidence, less risk and stronger competitive differentiation.

We offer support for a range of sectors, with a strong focus on solutions for the U.S. Department of Defence (U.S. DoD) and foreign governments looking to procure solutions in aerospace, defence, construction and infrastructure, clean technologies, and Information and communications technology (ICT).

Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. We cover up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for funding to cover up to 50% of costs for participating in certain initiatives organized by Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).

We invest equity capital in Canadian mid-market growth businesses as a minority investor. In partnership with management teams and stakeholders, we work to accelerate growth and to create the next generation of national and global champions.

Since inception in 2017, we have partnered with dozens of growth-oriented Canadian enterprises and today manage several capital pools totaling approximately $900 million. We are currently investing from Growth Equity Partners Fund III, a $300 million capital pool launched in 2024.