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Invest Ottawa ElevateIP
Supports intellectual property protection and growth
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) that own or have exclusive rights to the intellectual property to be protected.
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Overview
This funding supports companies in Eastern Ontario that are Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations with less than 500 full-time employees and rights to the intellectual property they want to protect. It can support patent drafting, trademark registration, licensing agreements, and protection strategy development.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Drafting and filing your patent.
- Registering your trademark.
- Creating licensing agreements.
- Developing a protection strategy.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) that own or have exclusive rights to the intellectual property to be protected.
- Companies headquartered in Eastern Ontario.
- Companies with less than 500 full-time employees.
Eligible expenses
- Professional services fees for many aspects of intellectual property.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eastern Ontario
How to apply
- Learn more and apply through the ElevateIP application page.
- Use the application form available on the ElevateIP webpage.
Additional information
- ElevateIP is a national program of Innovation, Science and Economic Development in Canada.
- Invest Ottawa is an ElevateIP recipient.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP Program
What is the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP?
This funding supports companies in Eastern Ontario that are Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations with less than 500 full-time employees and rights to the intellectual property they want to protect. It can support patent drafting, trademark registration, licensing agreements, and protection strategy development.
Who is eligible for the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP program?
To be eligible for the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC).
The company must be headquartered in Eastern Ontario.
The company must have less than 500 full-time employees.
What expenses are eligible under Invest Ottawa ElevateIP?
Drafting and filing your patent.
Registering your trademark.
Creating licensing agreements.
Developing a protection strategy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP?
You can contact Invest Ottawa (IO) by email at ip@investottawa.ca.
Where is the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP available?
The Invest Ottawa ElevateIP program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Invest Ottawa ElevateIP is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Invest Ottawa ElevateIP?
Invest Ottawa ElevateIP is funded by Invest Ottawa (IO)