About BCIP

BCIP (formerly CICP) helps entrepreneurs by testing innovative goods and services within the federal government before taking them to market.

BCIP targets innovative projects in:

• Environment
• Safety and security
• Health
• Enabling technologies such as Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), Information Management (IM), Nanotechnologies and Biotechnologies
• Military

In 2012, $95M was added to the program and it was spread out over 3 years.

Who's Eligible?

Any Canadian organization, university, private company, not-for-profit organization or individual can submit a proposal.

How to Apply?

• The Call for Proposals is placed on the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS) and is available through the Tenders mini-site.
• Before preparing a proposal submission, applicants must register on the Supplier Registration Information (SRI) system to obtain a Procurement Business Number (PBN). This is a mandatory requirement to do business with the federal government.

Want More Info?

• Email: innovation@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca