CanExport Innovation

Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. We cover up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners and investors.

What activities do we fund?

We support the following non-travel activities:

·       Applying for intellectual property protection in international markets

·       Applying for certification in international markets

·       Seeking expert legal and business advice

·       Shipping technology to determine feasibility/compatibility with a partner’s technology

·       Translating, adapting and creating promotional plans or materials

·       Attending virtual networking functions, meetings or conferences

Who can apply?

We accept proposals from:

·       Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises

·       Canadian academic institutions

·       Canadian non-government research centres

Click here for the application guide.