Export Support Fund: Alberta Small Business Grants for Trade Events

Export Support Fund: Alberta Small Business Grants for Trade Events

Entering and expanding international markets is one of the best ways that Alberta businesses can drive year-over-year growth. Yet for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the risks associated with exporting prevent exploring markets outside of Canada. Businesses can limit this risk by participating in trade shows and trade events, which tends to be one…

Alberta Export Support Fund Has Awarded Grants to 80+ Businesses

Alberta Export Support Fund Has Awarded Grants to 80+ Businesses

The Alberta Export Support Fund has helped small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access new international markets. Since being launched in 2016, more than 80 Alberta-based companies have been awarded export grants to help reduce the costs of attending or participating in international trade shows and missions. The program provides up to 50% of project costs…

Alberta Export Support Fund: Export Grants Eligibility

Alberta Export Support Fund: Export Grants Eligibility

The Alberta Export Support Fund provides Alberta government grants to assist small and medium-size businesses residing in Alberta to attend or participate in international trade events. Those applying for Alberta export grants are typically developing new (or growing existing) markets as per a well-documented export strategy. The program provides up to 50% of eligible project…