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Prince Edward Island Export Trade Assistance
Innovation PEI support for PEI small businesses that are active exporters or export-ready to explore new global opportunities: up to 60% of pre-determined eligible costs to participate in approved Innovation PEI Global Trade Services coordinated trade activities (outbound trade missions and trade shows), and up to 75% (maximum $3,000) to bring a qualified buyer/partner to PEI for a facility visit or familiarization tour. Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027.
Overview
Innovation PEI support for PEI small businesses that are active exporters or export-ready to explore new global opportunities: up to 60% of pre-determined eligible costs to participate in approved Innovation PEI Global Trade Services coordinated trade activities (outbound trade missions and trade shows), and up to 75% (maximum $3,000) to bring a qualified buyer/partner to PEI for a facility visit or familiarization tour. Activities must be completed before April 1, 2027.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | grant |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | Prince Edward Island |
| Administrator | Innovation PEI |
| Cost share | 60% |
| Total gov stacking cap | 75% |
| Deadline | 2027-03-31 |
| Intake status | Open for activities completed before 2027-04-01; first-come, first-served |
| Non-US bias | International and domestic exporting beyond PEI; diversification focus |
Eligibility
Active exporter OR export-ready business
Exports products and/or services that it manufactures, processes, or develops primarily for export
Operates in a strategic sector (bioscience, aerospace and defence, advanced manufacturing and processing, food/seafood/beverage processors, renewable energy and clean technology, ICT, professional services, creative and cultural industries); first-of-its-kind exportable goods in other sectors may be considered
Not eligible
retail and consumer service businesses; businesses with defaulted debt on the Central Default Registry
What it covers
Participation in approved Innovation PEI Global Trade Services coordinated trade activities, including outbound trade missions and trade shows (up to 60% of eligible costs; economy travel, accommodation, meal per diem, limited to 2 representatives per business)
Incoming buyers assistance
up to 75% to a maximum Innovation PEI contribution of $3,000 to bring a qualified buyer/partner to PEI (economy travel, accommodation, meal per diem; limited to 2 buyers per visit)
Market and diversification rules
Applications reviewed first-come, first-served
Innovation PEI reserves the right to limit incoming-buyer activities to two per year per business
How to apply
Consult an Innovation PEI Trade Development Officer for guidance on project suitability
Submit an application before any financial or legal commitment is made on the project
Provide business history, annual sales and market details, project description, economic benefits, detailed budget with quotations, and export details
Apply online via the PEI services portal
Stacking notes
Combined project funding from all non-repayable government sources cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs
Notes
Wayback 2021 snapshot of this page showed up to 40% cost share for travel and virtual trade activities, with COVID-19-related temporary suspensions; current 2026 terms (60%, activities before April 1, 2027) may change
verify current terms on the official page
Per diems
$50 CAD per person per day within Canada, $50 US per person per day within the US, Treasury Board rates for international
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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