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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
IPON provides support and funding to eligible Ontario SMEs, innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers to protect and commercialize intellectual property. Eligible services include IP education, benchmarking, coaching, insurance, and funding for forward-looking IP work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- IP education, benchmarking, coaching, events, and workshops.
- IP funding for forward-looking IP work.
- IP insurance for eligible clients.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Ontario innovators and researchers.
- Businesses in eligible technology sectors, including AI, health technology, life sciences, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, and cleantech.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not based in Ontario.
- Businesses with 500 or more employees.
- Companies outside the eligible sectors.
Eligible expenses
- IP surveys or audits.
- IP strategy development and benchmarking.
- IP registration and contractual support.
- IP-related initial disbursements for approved work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Litigation costs.
- Taxes, subscriptions, and administrative costs.
- Past work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Review time varies depending on application volume and the information provided.
- All applicants are contacted with the result once the review is complete.
Additional information
- Receipt of application is confirmed through the completion notification page in the online application form.
- The review timeline for applications varies depending on the volume received and the details provided.
- IPON does not provide direct legal counsel, but funds access to licensed IP professionals.
- It is possible to apply even if you have previously received support from other Ontario IP programs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intellectual Property Ontario Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Intellectual Property Ontario. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Intellectual Property Ontario?
IPON provides support and funding to eligible Ontario SMEs, innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers to protect and commercialize intellectual property. Eligible services include IP education, benchmarking, coaching, insurance, and funding for forward-looking IP work.
How much funding can be received?
Intellectual Property Ontario Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Intellectual Property Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Intellectual Property Ontario program, you must:
Ontario-based SME
Eligible innovation sectors
Owns IP and can commercialize
What expenses are eligible under Intellectual Property Ontario?
IP education, benchmarking, coaching, events, and workshops.
IP funding for forward-looking IP work.
IP insurance for eligible clients.
Where is the Intellectual Property Ontario available?
The Intellectual Property Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Intellectual Property Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Intellectual Property Ontario is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Intellectual Property Ontario?
Intellectual Property Ontario is funded by Government of Ontario