ExploreIP - Canada

ExploreIP

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Canada
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration

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Other Support
Expert Advice
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
  • Government of Canada
  • Innovation Canada
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Visit ExploreIP to access thousands of IP assets available for collaboration and held by Canadian academic, government and other research institutions

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$ 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

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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.

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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.

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Identify your intellectual property (IP) that is held by a public sector institution.

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Access the ExploreIP database to search for existing IP held by government, academia, or other public sector institutions.

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Use the search functionality of ExploreIP to find specific IP that aligns with your innovation or business needs.

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Review the details of the IP listings to determine suitability for licensing or collaboration.

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Contact the IP holders directly through the ExploreIP platform to discuss licensing options or potential collaborative projects.

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Enter into negotiations with the IP holders for licensing or collaboration agreements (note: ExploreIP does not provide legal advice or support for these negotiations).

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Finalize the licensing or collaboration agreements and proceed with your innovation or business plans utilizing the licensed IP.

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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.

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