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Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) │ Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

January 1, 1900

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Description

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) development of technologies with potential for commercialization with international partners in targeted markets.

Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) facilitate opportunities to identify potential foreign partners in targeted CIIP markets through networking, educational and matchmaking events that can lead to R&D projects.

OPEN FUNDING:

APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION:

Application deadline Title Industries Location PDA dates
Upcoming Canadian Space Technologies R&D Partnering Delegation to the Netherlands Space technologies Netherlands September 2026
Upcoming Canadian AI in MedTech and Digital Health R&D Partnering Delegation to Taiwan Medical technologies Taiwan August 2026
April 12, 2026 Canadian Quantum R&D Partnering Delegation to South Korea Quantum South Korea June/July 2026
March 29, 2026 Canadian Maritime Decarbonization Technologies R&D Partnering Delegation to France Ocean technologies France June 2026
March 29, 2026 Canadian Semiconductors R&D Partnering Delegation to Germany Semiconductors Germany June 15 to 19, 2026

APPLY FOR CO-INNOVATION PROGRAM:

Deadline Title Industries Partner economy
March 30, 2026 Canada – South Korea 2026-2027 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, digital technologies, health and biosciences, and quantum technologies South Korea

Eligible Applicants

Canadian companies that:

  • are incorporated, profit-oriented small and medium-sized enterprise, with up to 500 full-time equivalent employees
  • are ready to collaborate on a R&D project with a foreign partner
  • are seeking to commercialize new or improved products, services, or processes
  • own or co-own the intellectual property of the technology that will be commercialized
  • have sufficient resources to support their portion of the cost of attending the PDA and any R&D project that results from PDA participation

Eligible Expenses

Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for approved projects, including:

  • economy class airfare
  • accommodations
  • meals (per diems)
  • local transportation
  • translation and marketing material
  • conference and tradeshow fees
  • photocopies or printed material

Deadline Date

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) facilitates Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participation in international R&D partnering delegations. These opportunities are offered periodically, with each delegation having its own specific application period. Several delegations currently have open application periods, with deadlines as early as March 29, 2026. Please visit the official website to monitor for announcements regarding future application periods and specific delegation details.

Contact

Contact Name: Science, Technology and Innovation Division- Global Affairs Canada

E-mail Address: innovation@international.gc.ca

Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/support-programs/canadian-international-innovation-program.html

Industry:

Export, Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

Innovation, R&D, SMEs

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