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Innovation Partnership Program (Trade Commissioner Service)

Trade Commissioner Service (Global Affairs Canada)

Covers up to 50% of eligible costs (travel, conference fees, professional services, other direct costs); no maximum stated.

Support and funding for Canadian innovators to join international innovation missions and build co-innovation partnerships.

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Who qualifies

Incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs up to 500 FTEs owning or co-owning the technology IP, ready to collaborate with a foreign partner and cover unfunded costs; academic institutions, research centres and not-for-profits with a focus on innovation also eligible. Excludes service businesses such as immigration or trade consulting.

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Good to know

  • Cost share: 50% of eligible costs
  • Notes: Deadline is in four days of verification date.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.