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Communitech — ElevateIP - Manitoba - Canada
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Source verified September 11, 2026

Communitech — ElevateIP

IP support for Canadian startups
Offered by
Communitech
Official source: elevate-ip.ca
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply

Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs).

See full eligibility

Overview

Communitech’s ElevateIP supports eligible Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations headquartered in Ontario, Manitoba or Saskatchewan with up to CAD 100,000 in intellectual property services to help startups understand, manage and leverage IP. It covers IP education, strategy development, and implementation support, including coaching, advisory services, patent and trademark applications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 500 employees maximum
Audience
  • Startups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • IP education and awareness.
  • IP strategy development.
  • IP strategy implementation.

Official resources

Official page

Elevateip at Communitech

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs).
  • Pre-revenue startups.
  • Startups with zero global full-time employees.

Eligible expenses

  • Expert support to implement IP strategies, including patent and trademark applications.
  • Mentorship, landscape analysis, prior-art searches and advisory services to develop an IP strategy.
  • Coaching, legal and advisory services to develop sound IP strategies.
  • Educational resources and seminars to learn how to protect IP.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan

Selection criteria

  • Developing proprietary technology intended to transform the industry or sector, with technology as the primary source of revenue.
  • The revenue model is assessed for viability and sustainability.
  • Business age is considered, from early-age startups to more established scale-ups.
  • The number of global full-time employees is considered.

How to apply

  • Register for the portal.
  • Submit the application.
  • Meet with an IP Advisor.
  • Access funded services if approved.

Processing and Agreement

  • Successful applicants are invited to continue the application process by meeting with an IP Advisor.
  • The IP Advisor assesses IP readiness and helps determine the path forward.
  • If approved, startups are guided to develop and implement their IP strategy.
  • Communitech, Invest Ottawa and North Forge may reject applications at any point in the application process until a statement of work has been signed by both parties.
  • Receiving an invitation to meet an IP Advisor or start working on a statement of work does not guarantee funding.

Additional information

  • Communitech delivers the program with Invest Ottawa and North Forge.
  • The initiative is part of a federally funded, nationwide ElevateIP project.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Communitech — ElevateIP Program

What is the Communitech — ElevateIP?

Communitech’s ElevateIP supports eligible Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations headquartered in Ontario, Manitoba or Saskatchewan with up to CAD 100,000 in intellectual property services to help startups understand, manage and leverage IP. It covers IP education, strategy development, and implementation support, including coaching, advisory services, patent and trademark applications.

How much funding can be received?

Communitech — ElevateIP Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Communitech — ElevateIP program?

To be eligible for the Communitech — ElevateIP program, you must: The applicant must be a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC). The company must have fewer than 500 full-time employees globally. The CCPC, not an individual, must own or have exclusive rights to the IP.

What expenses are eligible under Communitech — ElevateIP?

IP education and awareness. IP strategy development. IP strategy implementation.

Where is the Communitech — ElevateIP available?

The Communitech — ElevateIP program is available the province of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan.

Is the Communitech — ElevateIP a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Communitech — ElevateIP is a Other Support