Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Innovation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian organizations (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors) - Innovative companies with active R&D initiatives - Organizations seeking to establish international R&D partnerships or agreements - Businesses capable of executing cross-border research collaborations - Must have a legitimate business presence and operational capacity in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $75,000 per application - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing or co-investment from the applicant organization - Currency: Canadian dollars - Disbursement: Funds distributed upon approval and as eligible expenses are incurred and documented ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Costs to pursue and negotiate R&D agreements with international partners - Travel expenses for business development and partnership meetings abroad - Legal and professional fees related to R&D collaboration agreements - Due diligence and market research for identifying international research partners - Documentation, translation, and administrative costs for formalizing agreements - Direct expenses associated with signing and establishing R&D partnerships - Feasibility studies for international innovation collaborations ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate commitment to securing an international R&D partnership or agreement - Funding must be used to actively pursue formal R&D collaborations with foreign entities - All expenses must be documented and reported to Trade Commissioners Service - Recipients must provide evidence of agreement execution or partnership establishment - Funds must be deployed within a specified timeline (typically 12–24 months) - Applicants may be required to report on outcomes and partnership results post-funding - Grant is conditional on the organization maintaining Canadian residency and operational status - Trade Commissioners Service retains right to audit spending and documentation