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Intellectual Property Clinics Program
Supports university IP clinic development and services
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Intellectual Property Clinics Program supports Canadian university law and business school clinics that provide free or low-cost IP advisory services. It funds new clinics or enhancements, including student training, outreach to underrepresented groups, best-practices manuals, and IP evaluation or financing services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishment of a new IP clinic
- Enhancement of an existing IP clinic
- Delivery of pro bono or low-cost IP services
- Training students on IP issues and practical application of IP
- Networking, community building, and development of shared tools or best practices for university IP clinics
Documents Needed
- IP Clinics Program Application Form
- Information on the applicant, including details on the school and its eligibility
- A detailed description of the project
- A breakdown of project costs
- The amount of funding being requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University law school clinics
- University business school clinics
- Established or developing clinics that are part of a provincially accredited Canadian university law or business school
Eligible expenses
- Subscriptions to relevant databases to improve access to materials
- Travel
- Staffing, such as research assistants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition or leasing land
- Buildings acquisition or leasing, renovation or construction, other facilities, real estate fees and related costs
- Financing charges, legal fees, and loan interest payments
- Goods and services received through donations or in kind
- Property taxes and lobbyist fees
Selection criteria
- Benefits to IP Strategy
- Project Start Within Award Year
- Management and Technological Capability
- Financial Capability
- Post-Project Commitment
How to apply
- Complete the IP Clinics Program grant application form.
- Submit the completed form before the deadline.
- If needed, send supplemental information or documents with the application form by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be contacted in writing once the selection process is completed.
- Successful applicants will receive a grant agreement for review and signature before the transfer of funds.
- Payments will be made in accordance with the payment schedule set out in the grant agreement.
- Eligible recipients must submit a final report after project completion, including proof of concept and benefits achieved.
- Recipients are assessed yearly to ensure they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee.
- Applicants may submit supplemental information or documents with the application form by email.
- Successful applicants receive a grant agreement for review and signature before funds are transferred.
- Applicants must disclose any additional government financial assistance requested or received for the eligible activities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intellectual Property Clinics Program Program
What is the Intellectual Property Clinics Program?
The Intellectual Property Clinics Program supports Canadian university law and business school clinics that provide free or low-cost IP advisory services. It funds new clinics or enhancements, including student training, outreach to underrepresented groups, best-practices manuals, and IP evaluation or financing services.
How much funding can be received?
Intellectual Property Clinics Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Intellectual Property Clinics Program program?
To be eligible for the Intellectual Property Clinics Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a university law or business school clinic.
The clinic must be part of a provincially accredited Canadian university law or business school.
The clinic may be established or developing.
What expenses are eligible under Intellectual Property Clinics Program?
Establishment of a new IP clinic
Enhancement of an existing IP clinic
Delivery of pro bono or low-cost IP services
Training students on IP issues and practical application of IP
Networking, community building, and development of shared tools or best practices for university IP clinics
Who can I contact for more information about the Intellectual Property Clinics Program?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at ipclinics-cliniquespi@ised-isde.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Intellectual Property Clinics Program available?
The Intellectual Property Clinics Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Intellectual Property Clinics Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Intellectual Property Clinics Program is a Grant and Funding