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Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025
Supports Canadian SME co-innovation in Japan
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
December 5, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SMEs with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
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Overview
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 is an NRC IRAP initiative for Canadian SMEs in all civilian sectors, supporting co-innovation partnerships with Japanese corporations and entry into the Japanese market. It focuses on international collaborative R&D, mentoring, networking, and business strategy development, with selected participants advancing to proposals through the IRAP Japan Corporate Co-Innovation Program.
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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
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaborative R&D project proposals with Japanese project partners.
- Co-innovation partnerships with world-class Japanese corporations.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest (EOI) form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SMEs with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- Canadian SMEs that are registered NRC IRAP clients or eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients.
Who is not eligible
- Canadian SME applicants that are not eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients.
Selection criteria
- The process is competitive, and only the most qualified Canadian applicants are invited to the mentoring program and the detailed proposal stage.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with a minimum of 10 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada, excluding contract employees.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have commercialized 1 or more products domestically or internationally.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with more than $500,000 CAD in annual revenue or experience in the Japanese market.
How to apply
- Register online using the register button at the end of the page.
- If not already an NRC IRAP client, contact 1-877-994-4727 to determine whether you might be eligible for support through NRC IRAP.
- NRC IRAP will review registrations for the call for proposals.
- Applicants deemed eligible will be invited to submit an Expression of Interest form.
Processing and Agreement
- Registrations are reviewed by NRC IRAP, and applicants may be contacted if more information is required.
- Applications deemed eligible proceed to the next phase and are invited to submit an Expression of Interest form.
- EOIs are evaluated by the applicant's Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Only the most qualified Canadian applicants are invited to participate in the one-week mentoring program and submit the detailed international collaborative R&D project proposal with Japanese project partners.
Additional information
- This page has been archived and will not be updated.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 Program
What is the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 is an NRC IRAP initiative for Canadian SMEs in all civilian sectors, supporting co-innovation partnerships with Japanese corporations and entry into the Japanese market. It focuses on international collaborative R&D, mentoring, networking, and business strategy development, with selected participants advancing to proposals through the IRAP Japan Corporate Co-Innovation Program.
How much funding can be received?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 program?
To be eligible for the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 program, you must:
Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SMEs with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
At least 12 months in operation before the project proposal deadline.
At least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada by the Canadian registration deadline.
What expenses are eligible under Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025?
International collaborative R&D project proposals with Japanese project partners.
Co-innovation partnerships with world-class Japanese corporations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025?
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—Winter 2025 available?
The Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Winter 2025 is a Grant and Funding