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Browse Open ProgramsHelps Indigenous artists and organizations pay for travel costs to attend meetings about Indigenous Knowledge and Intellectual Property. Covers up to $5,000 per person.
Non-repayable funding for eligible Indigenous organizations to support travel to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) sessions, small-scale initiatives, and projects related to Intellectual Property (IP), Indigenous Knowledge (IK), and Indigenous Cultural Expressions (ICEs). Aims to make the IP system more inclusive and accessible to Indigenous Peoples, facilitate their use of the IP system, support Indigenous-led development of tools/guidelines, and increase participation in domestic and international discussions. Focuses on education, awareness, and capacity building.
Business Size: small, medium
Industries: intellectual_property, indigenous_knowledge, cultural_expressions
Region: Canada
Demographics: indigenous
Other Criteria: Indigenous organization (First Nations, Inuit, 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 must be led by an eligible Indigenous organization(s) and focus on benefits for Indigenous Peoples, Projects and activities must focus on intellectual property and/or have a connection to the protection of Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous cultural expressions, For WIPO Travel stream: Applicants must be accredited observers to the intended WIPO meeting
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This program is available to small, medium businesses in intellectual_property, indigenous_knowledge, cultural_expressions industries located in Canada.
This program offers funding up to $6,000 (minimum $6,000).
The application deadline is August 12, 2025.
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