Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Partnership Development
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Overview
Canadian SMEs may receive financial support of up to 50% of all eligible expenses up to a maximum of $15,000 for PDAs in Brazil, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the UK. When a Request for Expression of Interest is open, Canadian SMEs can submit their applications online on the CIIP web page.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $15,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $15,000 Non-repayable (An interest-free contribution, to be spent as outlined in your agreement, that does not have to be paid back as long as the conditions are met) Funding Limits This program will cover a maximum of 50% of eligible costs You Are a Canadian company that is: incorporated, for-profit SME seeking to develop new or improved products services or processes with a high potential for commercialization ready to collaborate on a R&D project with a foreign partner
How it works
Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) are posted on the CIIP website throughout the year for each country. Sign up to MyTCS to get personalized email updates about the CIIP. MyTCS delivers personalized updates on content, events, programs, and services based on your preferences and needs.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Partnership Development is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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