ExploreIP
grant_single|update March 7, 2025
Canada
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Other Support
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Government of Canada
- Innovation Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Visit ExploreIP to access thousands of IP assets available for collaboration and held by Canadian academic, government and other research institutions
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 50,000
Acquiring IP licenses for COVID-19 vaccine distribution technologies
$ 35,000
Creating a collaborative research platform to study COVID-19 related technologies
$ 50,000
Collaborating with government research institutions for IP in sustainable energy
$ 50,000
Innovative research on antiviral treatments using licensed IP from public sector
$ 50,000
Developing and licensing COVID-19 diagnostic technologies from academic institutions
$ 50,000
Establishing a partnership with public institutions for renewable energy IP
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
ExploreIP is a tool designed for businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators interested in discovering and potentially licensing intellectual property (IP) held by Canadian public sector institutions. It facilitates access to IP owned by the government, academia, research institutes, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations involved in research and innovation. ExploreIP is particularly useful for entities looking to collaborate with these institutions on groundbreaking research or innovative projects.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The current information about ExploreIP and the associated grants or projects does not specify eligible projects or activities in detail. It mainly outlines the purpose and utility of ExploreIP as a tool for accessing public sector intellectual property.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
ExploreIP is a platform that aids businesses and innovators in discovering intellectual property held by public sector institutions, promoting collaboration and innovation. It does not directly engage in negotiations or provide legal support but offers a valuable resource for locating and contacting IP owners.
- The ExploreIP team promotes the tool and featured IP through various channels.
- It launched as part of Canada’s National Intellectual Property Strategy.
- Explores technology categories relevant to COVID-19 to aid in the pandemic response.
- IP opportunities are currently limited to public sector institutions.
Apply to this program
More grants like this
Other Supportgrant_card_status|open
Sell your innovation to government
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financing for natural product innovations
Wage Subsidies And Internsgrant_card_status|open
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Loan to grow a business
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Financial support for musicians (en-language market)
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Loan guarantee for farmers
Loans and Capital investmentsgrant_card_status|open
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|open
Accelerate Canada's homebuilding with advanced tech, reducing costs, emissions, and boosting productivity
Grant and Fundinggrant_card_status|closed
Apply for the Lab to Market grants to transform your academic research into market-ready innovations.