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ElevateIP
ElevateIP boosts startups with strategic IP management tools
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The ElevateIP program, launched by the Government of Canada with a commitment of $90 million over four years, aims to support Canadian startups by enhancing their intellectual property (IP) management and strategies. Eligible activities include facilitating IP supports through Business Accelerators and Incubators, increasing IP awareness and educational opportunities, and implementing tailored IP strategies for startups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The ElevateIP program supports activities that help Canadian startups enhance their understanding and strategic management of Intellectual Property (IP). The eligible projects focus on IP education, strategy development, and strategy implementation to leverage IP assets effectively.
- Facilitation of IP supports by Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs) to startups in Canada.
- Increasing IP capacity through educational initiatives aimed at enhancing IP literacy among startups.
- Development and implementation of tailored IP strategies to meet the specific needs of individual startups.
- Hosting IP awareness and educational opportunities, such as workshops, programs, conferences, and peer-to-peer learning sessions.
- Providing startups with tools, talent, and supports to maximize the value and protection of their IP assets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The information provided does not include the specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under the ElevateIP grant.
Eligible geographic areas
The ElevateIP grant program supports startups through a network of Business Accelerators and Incubators across Canada. Eligible geographical areas include provinces and territories where these support organizations are established to provide IP-related services.
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
- Québec.
- Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
- Alberta.
- British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- ElevateIP ensures inclusive access to IP supports for Canadian startups, indicating a focus on diversity within its programming.
- The program builds on initiatives from the National Intellectual Property Strategy, indicating a continuity and enhancement of existing support systems.
- A nationwide competitive call for proposals was used to select the recipients, reflecting a standardized selection process for involvement.
- Innovation Canada, as the powering entity, offers not just funding but also expert advice and collaboration opportunities through its various programs and services.
- Outcome expectations include increasing IP capacity and providing supports that are accessible and inclusive within the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ElevateIP Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ElevateIP. 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 ElevateIP?
The ElevateIP program, launched by the Government of Canada with a commitment of $90 million over four years, aims to support Canadian startups by enhancing their intellectual property (IP) management and strategies. Eligible activities include facilitating IP supports through Business Accelerators and Incubators, increasing IP awareness and educational opportunities, and implementing tailored IP strategies for startups.
Who is eligible for the ElevateIP program?
To be eligible for the ElevateIP program, you must:
The company must be a startup operating within Canada.
The startup should be engaging with a Business Accelerator or Incubator (BAI) that is an ElevateIP recipient.
The company must be seeking to leverage intellectual property strategically.
What expenses are eligible under ElevateIP?
The ElevateIP program supports activities that help Canadian startups enhance their understanding and strategic management of Intellectual Property (IP). The eligible projects focus on IP education, strategy development, and strategy implementation to leverage IP assets effectively. Facilitation of IP supports by Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs) to startups in Canada.
Increasing IP capacity through educational initiatives aimed at enhancing IP literacy among startups.
Development and implementation of tailored IP strategies to meet the specific needs of individual startups.
Hosting IP awareness and educational opportunities, such as workshops, programs, conferences, and peer-to-peer learning sessions.
Providing startups with tools, talent, and supports to maximize the value and protection of their IP assets.
Who can I contact for more information about the ElevateIP?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at ic.icspnpelevateip-icspepeleverpi.ic@ised-isde.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-328-6189.
Where is the ElevateIP available?
The ElevateIP program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the ElevateIP?
ElevateIP is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Innovation Canada
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