Export Development Incentive

The Export Development Incentive is designed to assist Resident Small Businesses gain access to international markets for their products and services.

Applicants must provide either, proof of acceptance into or payment from a recognized provincial or federal government export development program to be eligible.

Successful applications will receive the funding after travel has concluded.

Objectives

This program aims to achieve the following:

  • Identify and pursue markets outside Edmonton Metropolitan Region to increase sales and profits
  • Assist business diversify their customer base
  • Increase the scope of local businesses, making them more competitive

Funding

This incentive will cover up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5000 towards a recognized provincial or federal government export development program.

Eligibility

  1. The Applicant must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible to apply for the Export Development Incentive:
    • Must be a Resident Business within the City;
    • Must possess a valid Business Licence;
    • Applicant must be the business owner or their legal representative;
    • Applicant must be a Small Business; and
    • Applicant must provide either, proof of acceptance into or payment from a recognized provincial or federal government export development program.
  2. Applicants, property, and businesses are eligible to receive no more than 3 Export Development Incentives within a 5 year period.

Export Development Incentive Applications and Guidelines