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Export Support Programming: Incoming Buyer Program
The Government of Manitoba’s Incoming Buyer Program (IBP) assists Manitoba companies offset the costs of inviting a qualified international buyer to Manitoba.
Offered by Ministry of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
Amount
Up to $5,000
50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per project
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Manitoba
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be a for-profit small or medium-sized enterprise in Manitoba that produces an exportable product or service
- have annual revenue in the current or previous fiscal year of at least $100,000, to a maximum of $50 million
- have more than 50% of its workforce currently residing in Manitoba
- be registered and in good standing to do business in Manitoba with the Companies Office and have a permanent establishment in Manitoba
- must hold an active and valid Business Number
- incur expenses above $2,000 related to inviting or hosting an incoming buyer
- not be in arrears for taxes owing to Manitoba and must not be in receivership
- be in full compliance with government laws and regulations
About the funding
Applicants may receive reimbursement of up to $2,000 or 50% (whichever is lesser) of eligible cost. An applicant may receive support for a maximum of two (2) funded applications per fiscal year
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