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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Springboard Atlantic

Springboard Atlantic is a regional innovation network serving Atlantic Canada. It supports universities, colleges, startups, SMEs, and industry through IP funding, advisory support, and project-based programs such as IP Advantage and the 360° Series. View Springboard Atlantic's website for more information.

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About Springboard Atlantic

What is the mission of Springboard Atlantic?

Springboard Atlantic aims to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem by moving knowledge and technology from post-secondary institutions into the economy. It supports commercialization, industry collaboration, and IP capacity for startups and SMEs.

What type of organization is Springboard Atlantic?

Springboard Atlantic is a Non-profit organization.

What is Springboard Atlantic's official website?

Springboard Atlantic's official website is https://springboardatlantic.ca/.

What else should I know about Springboard Atlantic?

Role of Springboard Atlantic in the funding ecosystem

Springboard Atlantic is a regional innovation network that connects Atlantic Canadian universities, colleges, industry, and government partners. Its website shows that it does more than convene stakeholders: it administers programs that provide financial support, project-based assistance, and IP-related services to startups and SMEs.

Funding and support areas

  • IP Advantage / Atlantic IP Advantage: supports startups linked to accelerators or incubators in Atlantic Canada with IP training, advisory help, and funding for IP strategy development and implementation.
  • IP Assist: delivers IP supports for startups and SMEs, including access to IP professionals and funding-related assistance for eligible firms.
  • Springboard 360° Series: convenes research and innovation initiatives in areas such as cleantech and agrifood, and the site states that funding was made available to individual projects aligned with those goals.

Geographic scope and beneficiaries

The organization focuses on Atlantic Canada and works with post-secondary institutions, business accelerators, incubators, startups, SMEs, researchers, and industry partners. The site highlights support for commercialization, technology transfer, and innovation capacity across the region.

Program delivery and partnerships

Springboard Atlantic’s program pages show delivery through partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and public funders, including federal support through Government of Canada programs. This makes the organization a clear intermediary and distributor of innovation-related funding and services.