How do I apply for ElevateIP?

Visit Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's website for application instructions.

Who administers ElevateIP?

This program is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Are there similar programs to ElevateIP?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Research & Innovation Partnerships category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for ElevateIP?

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ElevateIP

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships🍁 National🏪 Small Business📈 Growth💼 Commercialization🔬 Research

Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)

Funding

From $100,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Receive funding and expert guidance to strategically manage and utilize your intellectual property. This includes facilitating support, increasing IP capacity, and enabling business accelerators and incubators to provide requirements for securing and main

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable funding provided through Contribution Agreements to Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs) to help Canadian startups understand, strategically manage, and leverage their Intellectual Property (IP). This includes IP education and awareness, development of IP strategies, and implementation of IP strategies. The program has an overall investment of $90 million over 4 years, with a maximum of $87 million available through this competitive call for proposals. Startups receiving funding from a Recipient (BAI) for IP strategy implementation are required to co-invest 10-35% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per single startup.

Who Is Eligible?

Other Criteria: Canadian not-for-profit Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs), Canadian not-for-profit organizations representing networks of BAIs, Must deliver programming in all three IP categories (awareness, strategy development, implementation), Must be able to deliver programs and services in both official languages (English and French), Strong proposals demonstrate national or regional geographic representation and collaboration, Committed to supporting inclusive access to IP supports for Canadian startups