Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a vital component of Canada's foreign economic policy, established in 1894, that aids Canadian businesses in international trade and investment by providing market intelligence, business matchmaking, and guidance. Operating in over 160 cities worldwide, the TCS connects businesses to funding opportunities and government programs to support their international expansion efforts.
8 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
CanExport SMEs
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CanExport Innovation
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Supports Canadian R&D partnerships with international partners
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Other SupportOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Custom tariff rates for importers and exporters
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international business development by national organizations
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION