Cleantech Export Venture Program

For Canadian cleantech companies that are starting to look beyond domestic borders, exporting can feel complex and risky—especially amid shifting trade policies and supply chain pressures. The Cleantech Export Venture Program is designed to help growth-stage ventures move from interest in global markets to a clear, practical export strategy. Delivered by Foresight Canada, this national program focuses on preparing Canadian clean technology businesses to confidently enter and compete in international markets.

Rather than offering direct cash grants, the program provides non-repayable support through expert-led guidance, structured learning, and hands-on mentoring. Over a short, intensive timeframe, participating startups and SMEs work through market selection, supply chain considerations, and go-to-market planning, while learning how to navigate regulatory, commercial, and partnership challenges abroad. The program is particularly relevant for companies with validated technologies and early customers that are ready to scale internationally but need clarity on where to focus and how to execute.

By combining peer collaboration with deep dives from export and cleantech specialists, the Cleantech Export Venture Program helps businesses reduce risk and accelerate decision-making as they pursue global growth. For cleantech founders exploring international expansion, learning more about how this program works could be a valuable next step.