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Browse Open ProgramsHelps Indigenous-led organizations pay for various project costs like travel, research, and events. Covers up to $50,000.
Non-repayable funding for complex or comprehensive IP-related projects, requiring more resources and a longer duration. Activities can include developing guidelines, IP education, capacity building, IP strategy development, IP research and registration, obtaining expert advice, and participation in relevant events.
Business Size: small, medium, large
Industries: intellectual property (IP), Indigenous knowledge (IK), Indigenous cultural expressions (ICEs)
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous
Other Criteria: Indigenous organizations, First Nations, Inuit, or Mรฉtis governments and organizations, Bands, Tribal Council, Indigenous self-government entities, Local, regional or national Indigenous organization, Registered charity or not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organization, Incorporated for-profit Indigenous-controlled organization (including corporations), Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations (including sole proprietorships or partnerships), Indigenous-led proposals focused on benefits for Indigenous Peoples, Projects must relate to intellectual property and/or the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions, Applicants for WIPO Travel stream must be accredited observers to the intended meeting
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This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in intellectual property (IP), Indigenous knowledge (IK), Indigenous cultural expressions (ICEs) industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $50,000.
The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
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