CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder
Last Update: April 1, 2025
Canada
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2021
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Status
Open
Overview of the CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder program
Use this online tool to discover opportunities to grow into and expand in international markets. This easy-to-use tool aggregates business opportunities from government procurement sources so you can discover new tender requests from all levels of governm
Eligible projects & activities
The Global Bid Opportunity Finder is designed to help Canadian businesses identify and pursue public sector procurement opportunities globally. Eligible activities involve utilizing this tool to expand market presence and enhance bidding capabilities.
- Searching for public sector bid opportunities in over 200 jurisdictions.
- Filtering opportunities by sector, location, notice type, and close date.
- Collaborating with team members by saving and sharing search results.
- Setting up alerts and notifications for new opportunities that match business interests.
- Engaging with opportunities in diverse sectors such as aerospace, ICT, and clean technologies.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 100,000
Launching an eco-friendly product line targeting international markets
$ 80,000
Creating an export training program for small businesses
$ 100,000
Establishing an international trade consulting service
$ 120,000
Launching an international online marketplace for sustainable goods
$ 90,000
Developing a mobile app to manage cross-border logistics
Eligibility criteria of the CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder program
Eligibility for Canadian businesses to utilize the Global Bid Opportunity Finder service is determined by the following criteria:
- The business must be registered in Canada.
- The service is open to Canadian businesses of all sizes, whether small, medium, or large enterprises.
Who is eligible?
The Global Bid Opportunity Finder is designed specifically for all Canadian businesses, regardless of their size, aiming to sell to foreign governments across various sectors. This includes opportunities in aerospace, clean technologies, resources, infrastructure, ICT, among others. The tool provides Canadian businesses an exclusive platform to explore and access international bid opportunities, aiding in their growth and expansion into new markets.
Eligible expenses
The Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) provides numerous opportunities for Canadian businesses to expand their reach in international markets through government contracts. Eligible projects include those in diversified sectors, aiming to engage with and supply foreign governments.
- Projects in aerospace selling goods or services to international agencies.
- Initiatives in agriculture tailored to meet foreign governmental needs.
- Sustainability-focused projects in clean technologies.
- Defense and security projects for global government buyers.
- Financial and insurance services tailored for public sector demands abroad.
- Innovative ICT solutions meeting international government requirements.
- Infrastructure developments supporting urban and rural governmental projects overseas.
- Oil and gas projects aligned with international governmental exploration or delivery needs.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant provides access to global bid opportunities but does not specify geographical eligibility based on company location. It is focused on Canadian businesses seeking international government contracts.
How to apply to the CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder program
1
Registration
Register for free on the International Tender Search Tool platform.
2
Search for Opportunities
- Use the available filters to search for opportunities by source, sector, location, type of notice, and closing date.
- Save interesting tenders for future access.
3
Evaluation
- Evaluate opportunities by examining specific criteria and relevance to your business.
- Express your interest in relevant tenders.
4
Proposal Writing
Write a detailed proposal addressing the requirements of the tender.
5
Submission
Submit your proposal via the platform ensuring it meets the tender criteria.
6
Follow-up
Set up email alerts to receive updates and new opportunities.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant information for this grant:
- Canadian businesses using the Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) can register for free to access opportunities.
- GBOF offers over 5,000 new public sector opportunities daily.
- Opportunities can be filtered by sector, location, notice type, and close date.
- Users can save search filters and set up email alerts for new opportunities.
- The service is designed exclusively for Canadian businesses, regardless of company size.
- The sectors covered include aerospace, clean technologies, defence, and many more.
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