Intellectual Property Funding Map (Accessible)
| IP Assist (IRAP) | ElevateIP | IPON | |
| How much is on offer? | Consult IRAP for details (depends on the Level). | Each startup may receive support of up to $100,000 in ElevateIP funding. Individual awards may be much less, and applicants may be able to reapply for further funding. | Up to $35,000 initial funding with potential future calls up to a maximum of $100,000. |
| What does it cover? | Three stages*:
*IP Assist program not intended to cover trademark or patent application drafting, filing or prosecution |
Eligible activities:
It is possible for some experienced companies to skip IP awareness and move to the other two categories |
Three programs:
Applications are open and reviewed on rolling basis |
| Eligible? | IP Assist funding is only available to IRAP clients. To be an IRAP client you must be:
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Generally, Canadian high-potential growth startups with 500 or fewer employees may be eligible to apply for ElevateIP funding. Eligibility criteria may vary regionally, depending on the business accelerators and incubators administering the program in the region |
To be eligible for IPON services:
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