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A detailed project proposal that outlines the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project, as well as a description of the innovative technologies or products that will be commercialized.
A detailed project budget that outlines the costs associated with the project, including the cost of materials, labor, and any other expenses.
A timeline for the project, including milestones and target completion date.
A description of the organization that is applying for funding, including its mission, history, and experience in developing and commercializing innovative technologies or products.
A business plan that outlines the organization's plans for sustainability and growth, as well as its financial projections.
Letters of support from any partners or stakeholders involved in the project.
Any other relevant supporting materials, such as technical reports or market research studies.

It is also important to note that the Market Readiness Program has specific eligibility criteria that must be met in order to qualify for funding. These criteria include requirements related to the type of innovation being commercialized, the stage of development, and the size of the organization.

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93%

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CanExport SMEs

Amount of Funding

Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

CanExport SMEs

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for the CanExport program, Canadian businesses must:

Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

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