International

Information and contacts on programs in Europe, Asia and elsewhere that Canadian innovators can apply for. You can also access a significant database of international research centres that will assist you in identifying potential partnerships.

Overview - International Research

• 5th RTD Framework Programme(1998-2002)
  Whether you are a newcomer to EU-funded R&D programmes, or an experienced project participant, CORDIS FP5web can direct you to all of your FP5 information and participation needs.
  
  Source: Cordis
• Canada and International Organizations
  Links to International Organizations.
  
  Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• CSA International News and Events
  Browse through the Industry News section to read daily news in industry areas that matter to you! News will be provided at 5:00 am ET every day.
  
  Source: CSA
• Global Directory of International Intellectual Property Resources
  Several excellent links are available which enable a researcher to quickly locate the texts of treaties and the laws and regulations of individual countries pertaining to protection of copyright, patents, trademarks and other forms of intellectual property.
  
  Source: Franklin Pierce Law Centre - IP Mall
• InfoExport
  Site of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to help companies do business abroad: market studies, contacts abroad, services of our offices abroad.
  
  Source: InfoExport
• International Trade
  Trade is important to all Canadians. It supports jobs and creates economic activity in every region of Canada. Every Canadian-whether a self-employed entrepreneur, corporate executive or pensioner-has a stake in ensuring that goods and services move smoothly to global markets.
  
  Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• (IST) Information Society Technologies Programme Structure
  The IST Programme follows on from the ESPRIT, ACTS and Telematics Applications Programmes, which were carried out by the Community within the 4th Framework Programme. The Programme contains four inter-related key actions, which define the research priorities.
  
  Source: Cordis
• Market Reports
  The sites found on this page offer international information on a number of countries.
  
  Source: ExportSource
• Purchasing and Retrieving Copies of Foreign Patents in their Original Language
  Finding a source for foreign patents can be frustrating. Here are some of the larger companies that provide sources for foreign patents when the patent number is provided to them as well as government and library sources. This product evaluation does not encompass searching services or a prior art searches although these as well as many other companies do provide those type of services.
  
  Source: Franklin Pierce Law Centre - IP Mall
• The European Patent Office
  This is the official Web site of the European Patent Office, the executive body of the European Patent Organisation.
  
  Source: The European Patent Office

Finding Funds and Partners

• FP5 - Experts and Specialist Personnel "Expert candidature" - Call for applications
  Lists of experts for the evaluation of proposals received in connection with the specific research programmes.
  
  Source: Cordis
• Getting Funding
  Getting funding from CIDA and its partners.
  
  Source: Canadian International Development Agency
• International Business Opportunities Center
  'Canadian Companies' is the default way to view the IBOC website. This 'view' of IBOC and its services is intended to serve Canadian companies.
  
  Source: International Business Opportunities Center
• International Development Research Center - Funding
  How to approach IDRC for funding is a comprehensive guide for researchers applying to IDRC for the first time, and a checklist for those already familiar with IDRC and its policies.
  
  Source: International Development Research Center
• Participate In IST
  Information and resources useful for projects making a proposal under the IST Programme during the FP5.
  
  Source: Cordis

Databases

• Country E-thologies
  E-thologies provide country specific information on a number of topics to assist in intercultural learning.
  
  Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• International/Foreign/Comparative Intellectual Property
  A general guide for the electronic sources relating to the international, foreign and comparative intellectual property.
  
  Source: Franklin Pierce Law Centre - IP Mall

Tools

• Doing Business with Canada
  Doing Business with Canada is a Canadian government interactive portal for businesses and individuals outside of Canada. It should be the first stop for information on importing, exporting, partnering, investing, and establishing a business.
• Export Diagnostic Tool
  Consider everything: language and cultural issues, the challenges of different monetary systems, legal and tax implications, developing sources of financing, the need for careful research into new market opportunities, and measures to ensure the protection of your intellectual property.
  
  Source: Strategis - Business Information by Sector
• ExportSource.ca
  Team Canada Inc, a network of federal government departments and agencies, works with the provinces and territories as well as Regional Trade Networks located in each province to help Canadian businesses succeed in world markets.
  
  Source: Team Canada Inc
• Training Programs
  Here are links to a few export training programs and services.
  
  Source: ExportSource