Grow Your Business Across Canada
The Interprovincial Market Access Program (IMAP) helps Eastern Ontario businesses expand into new provincial markets across Canada by providing access to funding for professional services that support market entry, business development, and partnership growth.
Through IMAP, eligible companies can receive funding for up to $5,000 in expert services to help identify opportunities, establish new partnerships, attract customers, develop supply chains, and execute market expansion initiatives in other Canadian provinces.
Whether you are seeking new clients, suppliers, distributors, strategic partners, or market intelligence, IMAP can help reduce the costs associated with expanding your business domestically.
Program intake
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as they are received.
Funding is subject to eligibility requirements, program availability, and project merit.
Eligibility activities
Funding may be used to engage Ontario-based consultants, advisors, or service providers to support activities including:
· Market analysis and opportunity assessment
· Industry and competitor research
· Customer and client identification
· Supplier and supply chain development
· Distributor and partner sourcing
· Business development strategy
· Market entry planning
· Sales and lead generation initiatives
· Marketing and promotional campaigns
· Trade missions and market outreach activities
· Strategic partnership development
· Business matchmaking services
· Expansion planning and execution
How to apply
1) Click on IMAP Application Form below.
2) Complete all sections of the application.
3) Attach any required supporting documentation.
4) Sign and submit the application.
Applications will be reviewed by Kingston Economic Development Corporation, and applicants may be contacted for additional information.
Contact Norman Musengimana
Business Development Manager,
Startups & Entrepreneurship
613-544-2725 x 7230
Cell: 613-217-0932
musengimana@investkingston.ca
