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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateOctober 08, 2020
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

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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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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.

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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

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.

grant_single_labels|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

grant_single_labels|register

  • 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

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BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

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