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
Support for Marketing and Trade Costs to Execute Export Plans and Explore New Global Opportunities
1. Marketing Activities
Market research (primary, qualitative, quantitative)
Creation of new advertising and marketing materials (including digital and virtual content)
Execution of export advertising or promotional campaigns
Implementation of e-commerce or digital strategies
Market investigation and impact strategy development
Trade show and event attendance (maximum 2 participants per event)
Eligible costs include booth/exhibitor fees, registration, and travel
2. Travel-Related Costs
2.1 Accommodations
Standard room costs based on international per diems (Treasury Board rates)
2.2 Transportation (Economy Fare Required)
Airfare (includes flight and airport fees; economy rate must be claimed)
Car rental (includes rental, fuel, insurance; limited to event duration plus 1 day before and after)
Taxis, tolls, and 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 per day per person
USA: $50 USD per day per person
3. Virtual Participation
Registration (maximum 2 representatives per business/event)
Virtual booth setup, digital content, and event-specific marketing
Shipping of product samples to virtual B2B events
Consultant fees for digital marketing, IT, and in-market services
4. Miscellaneous
HST must be separated and deducted on claims
Itemized receipts required (credit card slips alone are 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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