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Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022
Japan market acceleration for Canadian SMEs
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
September 1, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 supports Canadian SMEs pursuing co-innovation partnerships with Japanese corporations and collaborative R&D opportunities. Selected companies may join mentoring in Osaka, with networking and business strategy development, and advance Japanese market expansion through international collaborative R&D projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaborative research and development projects with Japanese project partners.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Incorporated, profit-oriented businesses in Canada.
- NRC IRAP clients.
How to apply
- Interested Canadian applicants must register using the register button at the bottom of the page.
- An Expression of Interest form will be provided to potentially eligible applicants.
- To begin the application process, interested Canadian participants must first register online to receive an Expression of Interest form.
- Only qualified Canadian applicants will be invited to participate in a one-week mentoring program and submit the more detailed international collaborative R&D project with their Japanese project partners.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP will select 5 to 10 companies to present their project ideas online to a Japanese panel.
- The Japanese panel will invite the successful Canadian participants to join the KGAP+ acceleration program in Osaka, Japan.
- Only qualified Canadian applicants will be invited to participate in a one-week mentoring program and submit the more detailed international collaborative R&D project with their Japanese project partners.
Additional information
- The page is archived and will not be updated.
- If no register button is visible below the page, the call for proposals has closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 Program
What is the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 supports Canadian SMEs pursuing co-innovation partnerships with Japanese corporations and collaborative R&D opportunities. Selected companies may join mentoring in Osaka, with networking and business strategy development, and advance Japanese market expansion through international collaborative R&D projects.
How much funding can be received?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 program?
To be eligible for the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 program, you must:
The applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada.
The applicant must have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The business must pursue growth through innovative, technology-driven products, services, or processes and Japanese market expansion.
What expenses are eligible under Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022?
International collaborative research and development projects with Japanese project partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at IRAP.International.PARI@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 available?
The Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Summer 2022 is a Grant and Funding