ElevateIP

• Proof of non-profit status
• Project plan
• Financial statements of the lead applicant and partners

Who is eligible?

• Canadian non-profit business accelerators
• Canadian non-profit business incubators
• Canadian non-profit organizations representing BAI networks

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations that are not part of an eligible non-profit BAI structure
• Organizations that are not Canadian-based
• Applicants unable to provide services in English or French

Eligible expenses

• Staff salaries and benefits related to eligible activities
• Travel, professional fees, materials, and supplies
• IP filing and registration costs
• Project collaborator costs
• Project premises, equipment, evaluation, and audit costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Litigation costs
• Lobbying costs
• Debt repayment or refinancing
• Land, buildings, vehicles, and goodwill
• Alcohol and other hospitality expenses

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories

• Applications were reviewed through a competitive assessment process.
• Applicants were informed of the outcome after the review.
• Successful applicants negotiated a contribution agreement with the Government of Canada.
• The contribution agreement sets out the parties' responsibilities and obligations.

• Applications were accepted in English or French.
• A complete proposal had to include all required supporting documents.
• Selected applicants must sign a contribution agreement with the Government of Canada.
• Organizations in Quebec may need to demonstrate compliance with M-30 before entering into an agreement.