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Essential Resources
Communitech Outpost
Communitech
Communitech Outposts make it easy and affordable for Canadian companies to hire talent anywhere in the world.
10 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know Before Exporting
StartUp Canada
So you’ve identified a new international target market, what’s next? Going global is one of the most common methods of scaling up your business and comes in many forms
Export guides and statistics
Government of Canada
Use these guides to help plan and diversify your international business footprint.
IP Academy
Government of Canada
Learning resources, seminars, and training about intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyright.
The Guide to Online Export Resources
Government of Ontario
A convenient reference guide listing online sources of information on a variety of export-related topics.
Exporter Solutions
Government of Canada
Exporter Solutions connects you to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and its network of trade experts located in more than 160 cities across Canada and around the world.
FedDev Ontario - Small Business Services
Government of Ontario
Small Business Services (SBS) is part of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). FedDev Ontario helps Ontario entrepreneurs access government business information and services.
Take Your Business Global
Government of Ontario
Selling your products and services outside of Canada is an excellent way to grow your business. Learn how.
Intellectual Property for Exporting Businesses
Government of Canada
Registering intellectual property in Canada provides protection only in Canada. Similar protection must also be sought in targeted export markets.
Grow Your Business Through Exporting
Government of Ontario
Resources for experienced exporters looking for help to expand into new markets.
Trade & Investment Agreements
Government of Canada
Discover new opportunities to expand your international footprint.
Funding and Finance
Active Funders in Canada
Hockeystick Startup Network
Canadian startups need funding now more than ever, so we created this resource. If you an active funder, please add yourself.
Funding and Grants for Exporters
Government of Canada
Financial support and resources for exporters. Includes programs such as: Early Stage Exporters Fund, Export Market Access Program, Ontario Exporters Fund, etc.
Find Funding
Fundica
A platform that matches entrepreneurs with private investors, public finance and advisors.
Business Support
Government of Canada
A resource that provides finance, guidance, mentoring and training to early-stage entrepreneurs based in Ontario.
Can Export
Government of Canada
Financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises development of new export opportunities.
Funding and Grants for Exporters
Government of Ontario
Get financial assistance to start exporting or grow your exporting business.
Countries and Markets
ASEAN
Brunei
Egypt
India
New Zealand
Singapore
Vietnam
Australia
Canada
European Union
Japan
Nigeria
Sweden
Bangladesh
Chile
France
Malaysia
Pakistan
UAE
Brazil
China
Germany
Mexico
Peru
USA
Network
Global bid opportunity finder
GBOF
- Largest source of opportunities exclusively for Canadian companies. Single sign-on to access bid opportunities from 30+ sources, covering 200+ countries, and 5,000+ new opportunities daily
Support for Scaleups
Communitech
The Start & Scale Team is here to help you understand your business, commercialize your product and get you where you want to go.
Business Connection Platform
Export Development Canada
Connect with global companies and accelerate your international growth
Canadian Government Offices Abroad
Government of Canada
The government of Canada has offices in many countries around the world. Learn where they operate.
Learning Resources
Thrive Podcast
StartUp Canada
The THRIVE Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs is all about supporting YOU to start and build a thriving business.
Webinar
BDC
Packed with real-life examples, these webinars will help you make better business decisions and achieve your business goals.
Visual Content
Visual Capatalist
New way to discover business opportunities and learn about investment trends.
Stories
Canada Foundation for Innovation
The mission is to build our nation’s capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians.