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ElevateIP Alberta
IP support for Alberta startups
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened April 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated businesses that meet the program’s general eligibility requirements.
See full eligibility
Overview
ElevateIP Alberta helps eligible Alberta startups and SMEs protect and leverage intellectual property for growth, funding up to 100% of approved costs less taxes. Eligible work includes IP strategy development, patent and portfolio activities, conversion of eligible provisional or PCT applications, and non-patent IP commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- IP Strategy development.
- IP Patent & Portfolio activities.
- IP Conversion activities for eligible provisional or PCT applications.
- IP Activation activities, including non-patent IP protection, commercialization, and other eligible early-stage IP activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated businesses that meet the program’s general eligibility requirements.
- Spinout companies or subsidiaries, if the incorporated applicant will own the IP being funded.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that do not meet the program’s eligibility or minimum Innovation Readiness requirements.
- Businesses that are still learning what intellectual property means for their business.
- Businesses without a clearly defined IP project or clear next step.
- Businesses seeking funding to cover their entire long-term IP journey.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes and costs associated with taxes.
- Litigation costs, infringement-related costs, and fines or penalties.
- Ongoing licensing fees.
- Costs associated with the repayment of existing debt.
- Purchase of assets and entertainment expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Strength of the proposed project.
- Application quality, including clear, complete detail about the business, proposed project, and expected outcomes.
- Business scalability.
- Applicant readiness and Innovation Readiness.
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities, including support for post-secondary institution-affiliated businesses and underrepresented founders.
How to apply
- Select Start Your Application to access the secure application portal.
- New applicants create a profile; returning funding recipients log in and update their profile.
- Select the funding stream that best fits the project, or review IP Strategy Competitiveness if returning.
- Complete the application form and upload all required supporting documents.
- Review and submit the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and funding decisions are issued.
- Successful applicants complete onboarding, the funding agreement, and the scope-of-work process.
- Approved activities are completed within the project timeline outlined in the funding agreement.
- At close-out, applicants submit the required final documents, invoices, and project information.
- Eligible expenses are reviewed and approved before payment is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ElevateIP Alberta Program
What is the ElevateIP Alberta?
ElevateIP Alberta helps eligible Alberta startups and SMEs protect and leverage intellectual property for growth, funding up to 100% of approved costs less taxes. Eligible work includes IP strategy development, patent and portfolio activities, conversion of eligible provisional or PCT applications, and non-patent IP commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
ElevateIP Alberta Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ElevateIP Alberta program?
To be eligible for the ElevateIP Alberta program, you must:
Applicants must have fewer than 500 employees and less than $10 million in annual recurring revenue.
Applicants must be incorporated, meet the CCPC definition, and be headquartered in Alberta with an Alberta-based business number.
Applicants must have a high-growth-potential, innovation-backed business model and meet the minimum Innovation Readiness requirements.
What expenses are eligible under ElevateIP Alberta?
IP Strategy development.
IP Patent & Portfolio activities.
IP Conversion activities for eligible provisional or PCT applications.
IP Activation activities, including non-patent IP protection, commercialization, and other eligible early-stage IP activities.
Where is the ElevateIP Alberta available?
The ElevateIP Alberta program is available the province of Alberta.
Who are the financial supporters of the ElevateIP Alberta?
ElevateIP Alberta is funded by University of Calgary