Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

The governments of Canada and India have opened a 2024-25 collaborative research and development (R&D) call for proposals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada and India can submit co- innovation projects for funding support. Priority will be given to projects with high potential for commercialization.

Selected Canadian SMEs can receive up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs up to a maximum total funding amount of $600,000. Organizations in Canada and India must each submit a proposal.

In Canada, funding is offered through the Canadian International Innovation Program. The program is offered by Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). Find more information on this call for proposals and how to register on the NRC IRAP webpage.