CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
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CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2021
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Program status
Open
Overview of the CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF) program
The Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF), funded by the Government of Canada, is a free online platform that enables Canadian businesses to search and access over 5,000 new public sector bid opportunities daily with foreign governments. The tool supports Canadian companies of all sizes in identifying and pursuing international procurement opportunities across sectors such as aerospace, clean technologies, infrastructure, ICT, and more; there is no direct funding amount provided through this program.
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 (GBOF) program
- The company must be established in Canada.
- The tool is exclusively accessible to Canadian businesses regardless of their size.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses of any size
- Companies operating in aerospace
- Companies in clean technologies
- Businesses in resources and infrastructure
- Companies in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)
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 (GBOF) 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
- The Global Bid Opportunity Finder is continuously updated with over 5,000 new opportunities added daily.
- It provides access to opportunities sourced from more than 40 procurement portals worldwide.
- Users can save their search filters and opt to receive daily or weekly email notifications for relevant new bid opportunities.
- The platform allows sharing of search results and saved tenders with colleagues for collaborative business development.
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