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
Canada
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
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
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
Canada

Eligible Funding
- Max. $600,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

Other SupportOpen
Canada
Custom tariff rates for importers and exporters
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
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
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
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
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
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
Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
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
Canada