Grant · not repaid

Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) - Co-innovation projects

Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service · Federal (all of Canada)

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Funding
Up to $600,000
Up to $600,000 per project
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME, Early Stage / Startup

Overview

Funding for Canadian SMEs to cover research and development project costs while collaborating with a partner in Brazil, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan or the UK. Applications are submitted jointly with the foreign partner when a call for proposals is issued for a given country.

Who can apply

Canadian incorporated, for-profit SME seeking to develop new or improved products, services or processes with high commercialization potential, and ready to collaborate on an R&D project with a foreign partner in Brazil, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan or the UK.

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What it can pay for

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Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

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Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Sep 1, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.