Intellectual Property Ontario
ON, Canada
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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- Government of Ontario
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The IPON program offers conditional funding to Ontario-based SMEs in sectors like health technology, AI, and cleantech, covering up to 80% of eligible costs for activities such as IP surveys and strategy development. The program aims to support the protection and commercialization of IP, leading to societal or economic benefits in Ontario.
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The Intellectual Property Ontario grant provides financial support focusing on IP initiatives for Ontario-based enterprises. It covers a substantial portion of eligible expenses and requires specific conditions to be met before funds are released.
- IPON covers up to 80% of eligible costs of an approved statement of work.
- Eligible costs include IP survey, development of an IP strategy, competitive analysis, IP registration, contractual support, and IP-related initial disbursements.
- Funding is conditional upon approval of a detailed scope of work.
- Funds are released following the submission of an invoice for completed work that aligns with the pre-approved statement of work.
- Litigation, taxes, subscriptions, administrative costs, and costs for past work are not eligible for coverage.
- Applicants may use their own Ontario-based IP service providers or select from IPON's roster.
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IPON funding supports projects designed to advance the commercialization and protection of intellectual property (IP) across various sectors. These initiatives focus on technical and strategic enhancements to utilize IP effectively.
- Conducting an IP survey to assess and document current IP assets.
- Developing a comprehensive IP strategy for commercialization.
- Carrying out competitive analysis to understand the IP landscape.
- Registration of intellectual property rights to protect innovations.
- Providing contractual support for managing IP rights agreements.
- Covers initial disbursements related to IP commercial activities.
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Eligibility for becoming an IPON client is determined by specific requirements related to the company's location, sector, and potential impact.
- The applicant must be an Ontario-based small-and-medium size enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 employees.
- The company must be operating in one of the following sectors: health technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, or cleantech. Advanced manufacturing is included if it relates to any of the aforementioned sectors.
- The enterprise must have a physical address in Ontario for substantive operations and intends to grow its business within Ontario long-term.
- The company must own intellectual property (IP) or IP rights and have an intention to commercialize or monetize these within Canada.
- There must be a demonstrated potential for societal or economic benefit to Ontario through the company's activities.
- The applicant must demonstrate the financial capacity to advance the protection and commercialization of its IP and IP rights that may be supported by IPON Client Services.
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To become an IPON client, applicants must be Ontario-based small-and-medium size enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 employees and operate in sectors such as health technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, and cleantech. Additionally, advanced manufacturing technology related to these sectors is applicable. The business should have a long-term growth intention in Ontario, own IP or IP rights to be commercialized in Canada, demonstrate potential societal or economic benefits to Ontario, and have the financial capacity to manage and commercialize IP projects with support from IPON. Applicants must be legally constituted in Ontario, have Canadian management involvement, and have a significant operational presence in Ontario. Meeting these criteria allow businesses to apply, but does not guarantee approval.
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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions are in place to ensure alignment with IPON's strategic objectives.
- Companies that are not based in Ontario.
- Industries not related to health technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, cleantech, or advanced manufacturing.
- Companies that do not own IP or IP rights or do not intend to commercialize or monetize IP in Canada.
- Businesses that do not demonstrate potential societal or economic benefit to Ontario.
- Organizations lacking the financial capacity to advance the protection and commercialization of IP.
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IPON funding covers a substantial portion of specific expenses related to intellectual property services and commercialization strategies.
- IP survey and analysis costs.
- Development and implementation of an IP strategy.
- Competitive analysis expenses.
- Intellectual property registration fees.
- Contractual support costs.
- Initial IP-related disbursements, provided they are part of the approved scope of work.
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This grant is available to companies located within the province of Ontario, Canada. The eligibility is defined to ensure alignment with the development and commercialization goals set by the region's economic priorities.
- Companies with a physical address in Ontario, Canada, for substantive operations.
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Here are the steps to apply for the IPON grant:
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your enterprise meets the eligibility criteria including being based in Ontario and operating in the specified sectors.
- Verify that you have the financial capacity and potential to benefit Ontario.
- Step 2: Visit Application Page
- Go to the IPON apply page online for the latest application details.
- Step 3: Prepare Required Information
- Gather necessary documentation and information demonstrating your eligibility and project scope.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the application form available on the IPON website.
- Provide all required information, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application through the online form on the IPON website.
- Receive confirmation of submission from IPON once the application is submitted.
- Step 6: Await Review Results
- Wait for IPON to contact you with the results of your application review.
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Here are additional relevant details for IPON applications:
- Applications are ongoing, and applicants are encouraged to follow IPON on social media for updates and resources.
- There is an opportunity for both using your own service providers and selecting from IPON's roster, provided they are licensed Ontario-based IP lawyers or registered IP agents.
- IPON issues funding after receiving an invoice from the client's service provider for completed work, which must align with the previously approved statement of work.
- Legal services are not directly offered by IPON; they provide funding for acquiring IP services through designated providers.
- Potential service providers need to wait for a call for expressions of interest to apply to be on IPON's provider roster.
- The use of IPON funding is limited to 80% of eligible costs related to IP services.
