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Customized Export Development & Training Program
Get up to $21,000 in matching grants to fund export coaching, market research, or trade shows. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed later, and the application portal is currently closed. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026; applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
How we verify funding records →
“We can provide up to $10,000 (or 50% of project costs) for projects designed to: Conduct market research, in-market intelligence, and matchmaking.”
Before you spend a dollar
Approval almost always must come BEFORE you spend or start, and money spent early usually does not count, so confirm timing rules on the official page before acting.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, 2-minute read on whether this program fits your business. No obligation.
Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a small or medium-sized business based in Northern Ontario.
- You are outside the tourism sector and have export-ready operations or are planning inbound buyer visits.
- You need funding for specific activities like market research, trade show participation, or strategic export coaching.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are in the tourism sector, which is explicitly excluded from this program.
- You are located outside Northern Ontario.
- You are a municipality or non-profit, as the Trade Mission stream closed on December 31, 2023, and other streams are currently closed.
How much you'd realistically get
For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $7,000 back.
Up to $10,000 for Trade Mission or Export Marketing, or up to $21,000 for Customized Export Development, depending on the specific program and cost share.
What may be supported
- Market research and in-market intelligence.
- Development of traditional and digital marketing materials.
- Participation in tradeshows and trade missions.
- Customized business coaching and strategic export planning.
- Operations and productivity improvements, such as LEAN manufacturing.
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must prepare a detailed application and track eligible expenses, but the process is straightforward if you have the documentation ready.
- 01Confirm your business is in Northern Ontario and outside the tourism sector.
- 02Check the official page for current intake status, as the Trade Mission stream closed in 2023 and others are closed.
- 03Prepare documentation for eligible costs, such as market research quotes or coaching plans.
- 04Contact the program via email or contact form to apply or inquire, as specific online portal steps are not detailed.
Who to ask: noep@greatersudbury.ca
Documents commonly required
- Proof of business location in Northern Ontario.
- Evidence of export-ready status or export plan.
- Quotes or invoices for eligible costs, such as market research or coaching.
- Business registration documents.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs your digital catalog and export marketing materials so international buyers can verify your capabilities instantly.
- BBN creates targeted digital marketing materials and ad campaigns that position your brand for global trade shows.
- BBN sets up the CRM and follow-up workflows around your export push as a complementary upgrade, keeping inbound buyer leads organized.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- The Trade Mission Support Program intake closed on December 31, 2023, and the other two streams are currently closed, so you cannot apply right now.
- These are cost-share grants, meaning you typically pay the full cost first and claim your share back, so you need the cash flow up front.
- The reimbursed grant portion is generally taxable income, so ask your accountant how this affects your tax return.
- Eligible costs are specific, such as market research or coaching, and you must confirm exclusions on the official page.
What are your odds?
These are not contests if you qualify and apply before the budget runs out, but the real risks are starting too early, an incomplete application, or the budget being committed, and currently the windows are closed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if I am in the tourism sector?
No, companies in the tourism sector are explicitly excluded from all programs.
When can I apply for the Trade Mission Support Program?
The intake closed on December 31, 2023, so you must monitor for reopening.
Do I get the money before I spend it?
Confirm on the official page, but typically these grants reimburse a percentage of your eligible costs after you spend, so you need the cash flow up front.
Is the grant money taxable?
The reimbursed grant portion is generally taxable income, so ask your accountant.
Related BBN services
Business Websites
Fast, search-ready websites your customers can actually use. Built, hosted and maintained by one accountable team.
Export Readiness & Market Diversification
Market-specific websites, translated marketing materials, catalogues and B2B portals, built the way export programs expect.
Automation & AI Workflows
Follow-ups, reminders, lead routing and reporting that run themselves. Practical automation without the AI theatre.
Staff Training & Digital Adoption
Your team actually using the tools: hands-on training, written guides and a support window, with training-grant screening.
What you can combine it with
You can often stack this with other federal or provincial export supports, but confirm with the administrator to avoid double-dipping on the same costs.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.