CanExport Innovation
We are currently accepting new applications for CanExport Innovation. We commit to a decision within 40 business days.
In light of COVID-19, CanExport Innovation now supports non-travel related activities.
Requests for funding for activities requiring travel will not be considered until travel restrictions have been lifted.
- We encourage you to make informed decisions to minimize risk and protect your health and that of your employees. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s travel advisories for the most recent information.
- Consult our program-specific advice to understand how COVID-19 may affect your activities.
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
When travel resumes, we also support:
Travel abroad or in Canada to meet with pre-identified foreign partners
Travel abroad or in Canada to meet with pre-identified foreign investors
Attending an event or conference to meet with pre-identified foreign partners or investors
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
