Going Global Innovation (GGI) Handbook

Table of Contents

1. Description of Going Global Innovation
2. Going Global Criteria

     2.1 Who is eligible?
     2.2 What expenses are eligible?
     2.3 What costs are not covered?
     2.4 Is there a limit on funding?
     2.5 What are the stacking limits?

3. How to Apply

     3.1. Application

4. What is the process for an approved project?

     4.1 Project Process

Description of Going Global Innovation

The Innovation component of the Global Commerce Support Program is designed to promote and enhance Canada's international innovation efforts by supporting Canadian companies and/or researchers in pursuing international Research and Development (R&D) collaborative opportunities through the development of partnerships with key players in other countries/economies.

Projects, that are supported, aim to build on targeted relationships between Canadian companies and/or researchers and key players in other countries to allow them to proceed with formal discussions to initiate collaboration(s) on future international R&D initiatives that could lead to downstream commercialization results.

Going Global Criteria

2.1 Who is Eligible?

Canadian researchers from

• private companies,
• universities, and
• non-government research centres

2.2 What expenses are eligible?

Going Global provides assistance by contributing up to 75% of the eligible expenses.

Eligible expenses include:

Travel and related costs

airfare	tickets purchased up to economy-class will be reimbursed under Going Global. Bonus points earned from various program (such as Air Miles/Aeroplan/World Points or any other barter system) are not considered an "incurred cost" and are not eligible for reimbursement nor considered an in-kind contribution in the determination of total project costs
local transportation	these costs are associated with any transportation method used in Canada and the foreign country for a. transportation to and from airports b. transporation to and from meetings c. transportation to and from site visits d. etc
accommodation	cost of meals and incidentals, and accommodations are not to exceed the limits set out in Appendices B, C and D on the Treasury Board website
meals and incidentals	cost of meals and incidentals, and accommodations are not to exceed the limits set out in Appendices B, C and D on the Treasury Board website
other related costs	such as visa application costs, immunizations for project related travel, etc.

Other non-research expenses

meeting costs (workshop or seminar expenses, hospitality)	these costs can consist of the meeting room rentals, services for audio/visual equipment, cost for meals during the meeting date(s). Please note that if meals are provided during a meeting/conference then participants cannot claim the meal amounts for their individual expenses.
participation at targeted exhibitions and conferences	these exhibitions and/or conferences must demonstrate that the "best of the best" will be in attendance, and that should participants not be able to participate within, then missed opportunities will prevail.
pursuit of large scale projects	companies and/or researchers wanting to participate in meetings/events hosted by foreign partners for large scale projects, not typically open to Canadians, for solidification of partnerships within those frameworks.
development of legal documentation to solidify partnership	legal representation services aquired to draft documentation on behalf of the Canadian participants in order to solidify the partnership - can be in the form of a memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, intellectual property document, etc - an invoice from the legal representative is required for reimbursement under Going Global.
translation services	translation services may be required for the solidification of a partnership - it is encouraged to utilize the services outlined by the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in the respective country and rates should be based on current market rates - an invoice is required from the translation service company for reimbursement under Going Global.
photocopies or printed material	these expenses must pertain to the project under Going Global
pursuit of financial support	as a follow on mission to an existing approved project, participants would be eligible to seek assistance for travel costs associated with the pursuit of financial support (ie. Venture Capital, Angels, or other forms of financial support).

2.3 What costs are not covered?

The following activities and costs are not eligible under Going Global:
- research costs (stipends to students for R&D, technicians, samples, equipment acquisition, etc)
- costs for warehousing of samples and equipment
- technology or equipment development costs
- salaries and honoraria of applicants and participants
- activities not directed at establishing specific partnerships

2.4 Is there a limit on funding?

Applicants must request, from Going Global, a minimum of $5,000.00 in order for the proposal to be considered. The maximum payable to any organization for an approved project is $75,000.

2.5 What are the stacking limits?

The normal stacking limit of Total Government Assistance (federal, provincial, and municipal assistance for the same eligible expenses/expenditures) for Going Global is 75%. The stacking limit is equivalent to the funding level support of GGI. In the event that actual Total Government Assistance exceeds the stacking limit, it will be necessary for the Department to adjust its level of assistance (an seek reimbursement, if necessary) so that the stacking limit is not exceeded.