Canadian Commercial Delegate Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian technology companies with high growth potential - Businesses operating in the following sectors: - Clean technology - Digital industries - Advanced technology sectors - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prioritized - Companies demonstrating innovation capacity and export readiness - Domestic Canadian firms seeking international market expansion ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant-based support) - Funding Structure: Cost-shared model with government support - Geographic Scope: Access to 12 global technology hubs and markets - Specific Amount: Not publicly specified in standard program documentation (varies by project scope and hub location) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires company cost-sharing; exact ratio depends on hub region and project type - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant, not a loan) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and feasibility studies in target technology hubs - Export market development activities - Participation in international technology accelerator programs - Business development and networking in global innovation clusters - Sector-specific market entry preparation - Technology sector positioning and commercialization support - International partnership development costs - Travel and accommodation for market exploration missions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Companies must operate in designated high-potential technology sectors - Participants engage with Canadian Commercial Delegate services across 12 strategic global tech hubs - Clear export growth objectives and commercialization timelines required - Regular reporting on market development progress and outcomes - Demonstrated commitment to international expansion plans - Alignment with Canada's technology sector priorities (clean tech, digital, advanced industries) - Potential requirement for business plan submission outlining growth strategy - Post-program performance tracking and results measurement expected