CanExport Innovation
Both the CanExport SMEs and CanExport Innovation programs will be initiating an administrative pause on October 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The programs will not be accepting applications for fiscal year 2022-23 after this time and are not yet open for fiscal year 2023-24. Please visit our web page for details on when the programs will resume.
Important Message about CanExport Innovation
CanExport Innovation has resumed funding for travel and travel-dependent activities that comply with Government of Canada’s travel advisories. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that travel restrictions are lifted in Canada and in destination countries before submitting an application.
While travel-dependent activities are now eligible for funding, the program will continue supporting non-travel activities to help prepare for R&D opportunities in international markets. We encourage you to make informed decisions to minimize risk and protect your health and the health of your employees.
Please refer to Government of Canada travel advisories for the most recent information.
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
We also support travel-related activities:
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
