Supporting Exporters

July 23, 2025

Supporting Exporters

Innovation PEI’s: Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund provides grants covering up to 60% of eligible costs such as market research & strategies, advertising, and trade shows (including travel) to a maximum of $32,000. 

EXPANDED Trade Missions: PEI is doubling trade missions for Island exporters. 

Check out Trade Calendar – Innovation PEI

CBDC Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) 
offers Atlantic Canadian companies expert guidance to manage tariffs, optimize supply chains and stay compliant with trade regulations. 
Find details HERE.

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AGRICULTURE: New Website & Funding Programs

A new website is now available to help our agriculture industry better understand and access programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).  

To view the new resource and learn more about what Sustainable CAP offers visit: Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership. 

You will be inspired by the success stories from farmers – maybe your neighbours – and organizations that received funding though Sustainable CAP here.

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TechNTalk: Youth help Seniors Connect

Are you an older adult who is interested in learning more about using your cellphone, tablet, or laptop?

TechNTalk sessions will be offered in communities across PEI in July and August. After a short presentation on technology at each session, student volunteers will provide one-on-one help to participants. 

To register for yourself, or on behalf of someone, you can contact the TechNTalk Program Coordinator by phone (1-782-772-6783), email ([email protected]), or complete the TechNTalk Registration Form. 

Upcoming sessions: Wellington (en français), Montague, Souris, Tignish, O’Leary, Alberton  

To view the full list of this summer’s TechNTalk sessions and to register, please visit: Tech Talk

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Focus on Acadian Culture – Gold Cup Parade

Old Home Week is an annual festival that celebrates PEI’s agricultural industry, harness racing, youth talent and so much more. A highlight of the week is the Gold Cup Parade, held the day before the Gold Cup & Saucer race.  

This year’s event coincides with National Acadian Day. Parade attendees can expect a lively tintamarre — a traditional Acadian parade filled with noisemakers and improvised musical instruments — along with musical floats showcasing the Island’s Acadian culture. Well-known Acadian songwriter and performer, Lennie Gallant, has been named the 2025 Parade Marshal.  

The Gold Cup Parade will wind its way through downtown Charlottetown on Friday, August 15th. Applications to enter a float are open until August 1st HERE.

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Training and Information Sessions

Summer is peak operating season for many rural businesses. For that reason, we are pausing our training workshops and info sessions over the summer months. Our training schedule will resume in September. Stay tuned for details! As always, you can visit our website anytime for info and resources Training Schedule.

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Did you Know? PEI Community Navigators – Welcome to Rural PEI

Our PEI Community Navigators will help you become better acquainted with your new community and all it has to offer, whether its social events, government resources, shops & services, they’ve got you covered. And they offer their services in multiple languages: Tagalog, Mandarin, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, English & French!

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Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.