National Research Council Canada · Contribution program
CanExport SMEs
CanExport SMEs is designed to provide direct financial assistance to small- and medium-sized enterprises seeking to develop new export market opportunities and markets, especially in high-growth emerging markets.
- Total value
- $97.8M
- Agreements
- 3,296
- Aug 2018 to Sep 2022
- Median agreement
- $29K
- Typical range
- $22K–$36K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on National Research Council Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 160 agreements ($4.5M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | $88K |
| 2019 | 246 | $9.1M |
| 2020 | 1,107 | $38M |
| 2021 | 1,069 | $27M |
| 2022 | 872 | $23.7M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1,168 | $34.6M |
| Quebec | 893 | $26.8M |
| British Columbia | 640 | $18.8M |
| Alberta | 320 | $9.4M |
| Nova Scotia | 79 | $2.5M |
| Manitoba | 80 | $2.4M |
| Saskatchewan | 40 | $1.2M |
| New Brunswick | 36 | $1.1M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 25 | $721K |
| Prince Edward Island | 12 | $334K |
| Yukon | 2 | $49K |
| Northwest Territories | 1 | $19K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 3,296 | $97.8M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | 9641360 Canada Ltd. | Grant | $6,250 |
| Aug 2022 | Tease Tea Inc. | Grant | $25,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Double Barrel Studios Inc. | Grant | $5,400 |
| Aug 2022 | Design de Plume Inc. | Grant | $10,000 |
| Aug 2022 | NONA Vegan Foods Ltd. | Grant | $30,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Canvasea Interiors Inc. | Grant | $2,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Breakfast Culture Inc. | Grant | $8,000 |
| Jul 2022 | WaitWell Inc. | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Melnik Resources Ltd. | Contribution | $26,000 |
| Jul 2022 | AltumView Systems Inc. | Contribution | $21,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Tidal SW Inc. | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Clay Software Corporation | Contribution | $27,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Aventure Chasse Et Pêche Inc. | Contribution | $21,500 |
| Jun 2022 | Kognitive Tech Inc. | Grant | $24,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Global Mind Inc. | Grant | $31,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Escarpment Laboratories Inc. | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jun 2022 | EcoPilot Canada Inc. | Grant | $23,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Cokluch Inc. | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Advanced Mobility Systems Corporation | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 622327 Saskatchewan Ltd | Grant | $3,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Orbital Research Ltd. | Grant | $32,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Les produits Cocooning Love Inc. | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Bushbalm Inc. | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jun 2022 | BizupSolutions Inc. | Contribution | $31,000 |
| Jun 2022 | TopSpin Technologies Ltd. | Contribution | $27,000 |