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Program at a Glance

Program Status: Inactive
Priority Area(s): Provides funding to Alberta’s tech companies who want to expand their exports to the global market.

Eligibility

Program Status: Inactive
Alberta-based: Yes
Organization Type: Small to Medium Enterprise

Overview

The Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program supports Alberta’s companies who want to expand their exports to the global market. This will allow them to grow and increase their competitiveness.

This program will provide up to $20,000 to hire a qualified service provider to help you build a strategic approach to entering global markets.

Scope of work could include:

  • Market entry strategy or export plan.
  • International marketing plan.
  • Export pricing strategy.
  • Research on export markets for product.
  • Distribution and logistics.
  • Help finding a broker or distributor, including international distribution channels.
  • Business services and advice:
    • Accountancy (taxes, receivables etc.)
    • Legal (contract support, patent protection)
  • Tariff, certification requirements, regulations and insurance advice.
  • E-Business or online strategy (may include online international plan, sales or online security advice).
  • Translation support (translate user manuals, product guides, labelling etc.).

Eligibility

  • You are an Albertan company with a viable product that is ready to export globally.
  • You have fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
  • You can contribute 25 per cent of eligible project costs.
  • You have a minimum of $20,000 of revenue (sales) in the current or previous fiscal year.
  • You have a qualified service provider in mind to help you build a strategic approach to entering global markets.

You can find a complete list of all the eligibility requirements in our Program Guide.

How To Apply

  1. Does this program sound like it would be a good fit? The first step is to Connect With Us! One of our business experts will review your details and be in touch with next steps.  

For current clients, access and submit your application forms through SmartSimple, our online application portal, or connect with your Technology Development Advisor with any questions that you may have.

Any questions? Contact us at intake@albertainnovates.ca or 403-210-5229. 

Evaluation Process

All applications are reviewed and evaluated to determine fit with the Export Readiness Micro-Voucher objectives and intended outcomes. Alberta Innovates’ staff and external expert reviewers are engaged to evaluate applications.

For more information, consult the Program Guide.

Closed Intakes

Export Readiness Micro Voucher - Continuous Intake

The Export Readiness Micro-Voucher program provides up to $20,000 to Alberta’s tech companies who want to expand their exports to the global market.

Closed

Registration closed: July 12, 2023 12:00 am

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