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Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
International partnering support for Canadian innovators
Latest source updateLast Update: July 3, 2026Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, eligibility.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 3, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, eligibility.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines
We detected changes to scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, eligibility.
Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
February 19, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs with up to 500 full-time equivalent employees
See full eligibility
Overview
The Innovation Partnership Program helps Canadian innovators with technologies nearing commercialization connect with international partners in key markets, and Canadian SMEs selected for delegations may receive up to 50% of eligible costs. Supported activities include participation in international partnering missions, business-to-business meetings, and tailored networking opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 0.5% 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
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in IPP missions to connect with international partners in key markets
- Business-to-business meetings and tailored networking opportunities
- On-site briefings, market overviews, and site visits in the host market
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs with up to 500 full-time equivalent employees
- Other Canadian organizations, including academic institutions, non-government research centres, and not for profits, that focus on innovation and the mission’s target industry and market
Who is not eligible
- Businesses providing services to Canadian organizations, including businesses offering visa and immigration services, trade consulting services, or services to establish business in Canada
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs
- Conference fees
- Professional services
- Other direct costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Explore upcoming missions by region, industry, and date.
- Check the program’s eligibility criteria and mission requirements.
- When recruitment opens, complete and submit an application.
- Register for MyTCS to be the first to know when new opportunities go live.
Processing and Agreement
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises selected to take part in the delegation will be invited to apply for funding.
- If your organization is selected, you will receive pre-mission support to help you get ready.
- Pre-mission support may include pre-mission briefings, market intelligence, and logistical information on travel, accommodations and programming.
Additional information
- Initiatives marked Upcoming are under development and may be subject to change.
- IPP missions are typically less than a week and may involve visiting one or more cities of a region.
- A TCS regional office can help assess whether a mission may support your international growth strategy.
- Selected organizations may receive pre-mission briefings, market intelligence, and logistical information on travel, accommodations and programming.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Program
What is the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)?
The Innovation Partnership Program helps Canadian innovators with technologies nearing commercialization connect with international partners in key markets, and Canadian SMEs selected for delegations may receive up to 50% of eligible costs. Supported activities include participation in international partnering missions, business-to-business meetings, and tailored networking opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Funds up to 0.5% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) program?
To be eligible for the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) program, you must:
Canadian companies must be incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs with up to 500 full-time equivalent employees.
They must be ready to collaborate with a foreign partner and seek to commercialize new or improved products, services, or processes.
Other Canadian academic institutions, non-government research centres, and not for profits may apply if they focus on innovation and the mission’s target industry and market.
What expenses are eligible under Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)?
Participation in IPP missions to connect with international partners in key markets
Business-to-business meetings and tailored networking opportunities
On-site briefings, market overviews, and site visits in the host market
Who can I contact for more information about the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at innovation@international.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) available?
The Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) is a Grant and Funding