Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Innovation asset collective (IAC)

The Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) is a Canadian non-profit organization created in response to a pressing challenge in today’s innovation-driven economy: the underutilization of intellectual property by technology companies. Established to bolster the competitiveness of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises in a global landscape increasingly shaped by intangible assets, the Collective works to democratize access to the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to build strong and market-relevant intellectual asset portfolios.

Through a collaborative model, the Collective offers training, strategic guidance, technology monitoring, and shared expertise. It positions intellectual assets—such as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and data—as central components of business strategy, highlighting their role in innovation, competitive differentiation, and market expansion. Its mission is guided by an inclusive vision of the knowledge economy, where Canadian companies of all sizes and stages can fully leverage their ideas and inventions.

As the administrator of a financial support program, the Collective plays a pivotal role in delivering public initiatives aimed at strengthening companies’ capabilities in managing intellectual assets. Its activities are aligned with strategic priorities related to innovation, commercialization, economic sovereignty, and global competitiveness. With a focus on emerging technology sectors, it supports the development of specialized skills and the creation of more resilient ecosystems. In this capacity, the Collective serves as a bridge between public policy and business needs, contributing to the growth of a more strategic, equitable, and sustainable innovation landscape in Canada.