Trade Commissioner Service — CIIP Partnership Development ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 employees - Incorporated companies, sole proprietorships, and partnerships - Businesses registered and operating in Canada - Organizations with a valid business number - Preference for companies demonstrating export readiness and international growth potential ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $15,000 per project - Cost-Sharing Ratio: 50% of eligible expenses (applicant covers remaining 50%) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Geographic Focus: Brazil, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom - Funding Model: Reimbursement-based (expenses must be incurred first, then claimed) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Participation in Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) including trade missions, trade shows, and innovation events - Travel costs (airfare, accommodation, ground transportation) - Registration fees for international business events and conferences - Meeting and networking activities with potential partners in target markets - Promotional and marketing materials specific to the PDA - Professional services directly supporting partnership development (e.g., translation, interpretation, market research) - Visa and travel insurance expenses ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application Timing: Applications must be submitted before the PDA occurs (prior approval required) - Documentation Requirements: Receipts, invoices, and proof of payment must be submitted within specified timeframes post-event - Trade Commissioner Service Involvement: Project must be coordinated through or approved by the Trade Commissioner Service - Eligible Markets Only: Expenses must be directly related to activities in the 11 designated countries - No Retrospective Funding: Expenses incurred before approval will not be reimbursed - Reporting Obligations: Post-event reporting on business outcomes and partnership development results may be required - Single Submission: One PDA per application cycle - Canadian Content: Applicant must be the primary