ExploreIP
- Open continuously
Overview
Visit ExploreIP to access thousands of IP assets available for collaboration and held by Canadian academic, government and other research institutions
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Varies by project
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Canada
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.
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.
Additional information
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.