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Due to higher than expected demand, the CanExport Innovation is no longer accepting applications for the June 1 opening.
The next intake period will open September 1, 2025.
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.
Who can apply
We accept proposals from:
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises
- Canadian academic institutions
- Canadian non-government research centres
To be eligible, your organization must:
- be registered in Canada
- have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
- own, co-own, or have decision-making authority over the intellectual property (IP) rights for the technology
- have a prototype (Technology Readiness Level 4 or higher)
- intend to commercially launch the technology within 5 years
What activities 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
We also support travel-related activities:
- travel abroad or in Canada to meet with pre-identified foreign partners
- attending an event or conference to meet with pre-identified foreign partners
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