Export Enhancement and Diversification
The Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund helps Prince Edward Island exporters and export-ready businesses with marketing and trade costs to execute export plans and activities to explore new global export opportunities to diversify and enhance their business.
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Funding
Amount
Get loan up to $500,000 with fixed interest of 4% up to $32,000
Funding %:
Up to 60%
Eligible Applicants
Processors, Farmers(active Exporter)
Eligible
Purposes
Helps with marketing and trade costs to execute export plans and activities to explore new global export opportunities to diversify and enhance their business.
Such As:
1. Marketing Activities
Market research (primary, qualitative, quantitative)
New advertising/marketing material creation (incl. digital/virtual content)
Export advertising or promotional campaign execution
E-commerce or digital strategy implementation
Market investigation & impact strategy development
Trade show/event attendance (max 2 participants per event); eligible costs: booth/exhibitor fees, registration, travel
2. Travel-Related Costs
2.1 Accommodations
Standard room costs (international per diems based on Treasury Board rates)
2.2 Transportation (Economy fare required)
Airfare (includes flight, airport fees; must claim economy rate)
Car rental (includes car, fuel, insurance; limited to event duration + 1 day before/after)
Taxis, tolls, bridge fees
Mileage reimbursement subject to change
2.3 Meals
Per diem rates apply
2.4 IPEI Coordinated Events – Per Diems (No Receipts Required)
Canada: $50 CAD/day/person
USA: $50 USD/day/person
3. Virtual Participation
Registration (max 2 reps per business/event)
Virtual booth, digital content, event-specific marketing
Shipping of product samples to virtual B2B events
Consultant fees (digital marketing, IT, in-market services)
4. Miscellaneous
HST must be separated/deducted on claims
Itemized receipts required (credit card slips not sufficient)
Post-Mission Survey due within 5 business days of travel-related events
Up to 3 virtual activities reimbursed per year per business
Deadline
to Apply
2026-03-31
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