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BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened October 8, 2020
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Strong, well-managed commercialized companies with stable and growing commercial revenues
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Overview
Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
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Eligibility
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
- Step 1: 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
- Step 2: 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
- Step 3: 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
- Step 4: Submit your application and supporting documents
- Complete the formal application form
- Provide all requested documentation and information
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing Program
What is the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?
Get financing and guidance from intellectual property (IP) experts who can help you with your IP portfolios, commercialized offerings and global prospects.
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.
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing available?
The BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing program is available across Canada.
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
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)