Eligible Costs

Capital Expenditures

Modifications to existing capital equipment requires an audit prior to commencing the project and will require a final audit prior to final expense claims being approved.

Installation Costs (3rd party installation only)
Consulting Fees unrelated to completing the SMART funding application processes (industry standard rates only)
External Administration (maximum 5% of eligible and supported costs)

All admin costs must be clearly documented and submitted with expense claim. A template is available online for tracking.

Independent Market Assessment or Feasibility Study by a SMART approved consultant who conforms to guidelines – (covered under assessment application only).
Independent Business Marketing Plans (new plans only)
Foreign legal
Patents in foreign country
Trade Shows or Foreign Customer / Dealer Shows

Show booth acquisition
Trade show exhibitor registration for booth space
Trade show media advertising

Packaging redesign by third party

Translation services
Installation instructions
Warranty

Foreign country regulatory approvals/testing
Customer testing of product(s)
Foreign website development
Catalogues/Brochures development for foreign market by third party
Public Relations / Releases

** SMART reserves the right to amend the criteria as required.