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Business Information: Legal name of your company, Business address, Contact information(phone number, email address), Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), DUNS number (Dun & Bradstreet number) - if you don't have one, you can obtain it for free from Dun & Bradstreet's website
Ownership and Certifications: Provide information on the ownership structure of the company, including the names and percentages of ownership for each owner. If applicable, provide information about any certifications your business holds, such as minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged business certifications.
Principal Investigator: Identify the principal investigator (PI) for the project. The PI is typically the primary researcher or technologist responsible for leading the project. Provide their name, contact information, and a summary of their qualifications and expertise related to the project.
Research Proposal: Develop a research proposal that outlines the objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes of the project. Describe the technical approach, timeline, and resources required for successful completion. Include a statement describing the innovative nature of the proposed research and how it aligns with the specific agency's mission and SBIR/STTR program goals.
Commercialization Plan: Describe your plan for commercializing the research results and bringing the technology or product to market. This should include information on potential customers, competitors, market size, and distribution strategies.
Budget and Financial Information: Prepare a budget for the proposed project, detailing the estimated costs for personnel, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and any other expenses. Provide financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to demonstrate your company's financial stability and capacity to carry out the project.
Intellectual Property: Indicate whether your company has any existing intellectual property (IP) rights related to the proposed project. If so, provide details about the IP, including patents, copyrights, or trademarks.
Agency-Specific Requirements: Each agency participating in the SBIR/STTR programs may have specific requirements or forms that need to be completed. Familiarize yourself with the agency's guidelines and follow their instructions for submission.

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CanExport SMEs

Amount of Funding

Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

CanExport SMEs

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for the CanExport program, Canadian businesses must:

Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

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