BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing program?

To be eligible for the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing program, you must: • Stable and growing commercial revenues. • Ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data and copyright. • A plan for global ambition.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?

You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

Q: Are startups eligible for the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Capital and expertise to expand your business

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : October 8, 2020

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Business Development Bank of Canada

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.

Financing terms and conditions

The BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing provides a range of financing options designed to leverage your intellectual property for business growth. This program offers bespoke financial structures tailored to the unique needs of each business.

Customizable debt solutions to provide the financial flexibility your business needs.
Convertible debenture options to align repayment with your financial strategy.
Equity funding opportunities for minority co-investments, enabling access to additional capital sooner.

Activities funded

Developing and commercializing patented technologies.
Expanding businesses that own or license registered trademarks.
Implementing strategies to capitalize on trade secrets.
Creating and deploying proprietary software and data solutions.
Undertaking international expansion initiatives utilizing copyrights.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 35,000

Establishing IP frameworks for a social enterprise in sustainable fashion

$ 50,000

Development of an IP strategy for new renewable energy technology

$ 70,000

Establishing a comprehensive IP management system for an innovative software development company

$ 55,000

Developing IP protection for an agritech startup specializing in smart irrigation systems

$ 60,000

Creation of IP portfolio for AI-driven healthcare diagnostic software

$ 40,000

Creating a patent portfolio for an eco-friendly packaging NPO with autonomous revenue

Eligibility

The Intellectual Property-Backed Financing solution from BDC Capital supports well-managed commercialized companies with stable and growing commercial revenues, ownership or license of intellectual property assets, and a plan for global ambition.

Stable and growing commercial revenues
Ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright
A plan for global ambition

Who is eligible?

There are eligible types of companies for the Intellectual Property-Backed Financing grant:

Strong, well-managed commercialized companies with stable and growing commercial revenues
Companies with ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright
Businesses with a plan for global ambition

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant:

Companies without stable and growing commercial revenues
Companies without ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright
Companies without a plan for global ambition

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to Canadian companies that own or license intellectual property and have a plan for global expansion. The eligible geographical area is determined by the funding body's focus on supporting IP development in Canada.

Companies must be based in Canada.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Intellectual Property-Backed Financing grant. The criteria include:

Strong, well-managed commercialized companies with stable and growing commercial revenues
Ownership or license of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary software, data, and copyright
A plan for global ambition

How to apply

Learn about the Intellectual Property-Backed Financing solution from BDC Capital

Understand the eligibility criteria and requirements
Review the benefits and objectives of the program

Prepare your documentation and information

Gather financial statements and projections
Compile details about your intellectual property portfolio
Develop a clear business plan with a focus on global expansion

Contact BDC Capital for further information and application process

Reach out to the BDC Capital team for guidance
Inquire about specific application requirements and timelines

Submit your application and supporting documents

Complete the formal application form
Provide all requested documentation and information

Documents and links

BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

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Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?

This grant offers tailored financing solutions to companies that leverage their intellectual property assets to drive growth and expansion. Eligible activities focus on utilizing and developing intellectual property to enhance business value and market presence. Developing and commercializing patented technologies. Expanding businesses that own or license registered trademarks. Implementing strategies to capitalize on trade secrets. Creating and deploying proprietary software and data solutions. Undertaking international expansion initiatives utilizing copyrights.