Innovation Partnership Program (IPP)

Supports Canadian SMEs in R&D collaboration with foreign partners. Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) - R&D partnering delegations to priority markets - are covered at up to 50% of eligible expenses including economy airfare, local transportation, accommodation, per diem and conference registration fees. Co-Innovation Projects provide up to $600,000 for collaborative R&D with a foreign partner. Delivered by the Trade Commissioner Service; the PDAs previously offered under the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) are now offered through IPP.