Canada
The Industrial Cooperation Program (CIDA-INC)
The Industrial Cooperation Program (CIDA-INC) is a cost-sharing program that provides a financial incentive (a cash contribution) to Canadian companies to start a business or provide training in developing countries or countries in transition to a market economy.
CIDA-INC's financial contribution is provided mainly for studies and training activities. Eligible projects are funded under one of two mechanisms:
- Investment Mechanism-CIDA-INC will fund viability studies and start-up activities by Canadian firms that produce goods or services in an eligible developing country; or
- Professional Services Mechanism-CIDA-INC will fund feasibility studies and implementation by Canadian consulting firms that wish to provide professional advice, or implement and transfer technology for a national or regional infrastructure project. These projects must have funding from the host country government or an international funding agency other than CIDA.
For more information please visit www.acdi-cida.gc.ca.
