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Invest Ottawa IP Assist
IP support for Eastern Ontario SMEs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
IP Assist supports eligible SMEs in Eastern Ontario with intellectual property education, strategy and planning through Invest Ottawa. It can help with competitive landscape briefs, IP strategy development and IP asset creation, including patent applications, trademark applications and trade secret strategies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
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
- Broad IP education and awareness.
- Basic scoping of IP needs and IP Landscape Client Briefs prepared by an IP professional.
- Competitive landscape briefs and analysis of scientific or technological trends, including go or no-go decisions on new market opportunities, new products, and competitive risk.
- IP strategy development and IP asset creation, including patent applications, trademark applications, out-licensing agreements, copyright registration, and trade secret strategies.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing IRAP clients with an ITA assigned.
- Innovative technology-focused, incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses.
- Businesses located in Eastern Ontario.
- Businesses with fewer than 500 full-time employees.
How to apply
- Complete the IP Assist application form.
- Agree to the IP Assist Participant Terms and Conditions.
- Submit the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Clients must provide up-to-date business data by survey or other collection means throughout the agreement period.
- Required business data includes business address, business number, employment numbers, share capital raised, revenues or sales, intellectual property created, and ownership details.
- Business data may be accessed by the Government of Canada as part of Invest Ottawa’s reporting obligations.
- Invest Ottawa may use aggregated business data that is not identifiable to any one client for public reports or to improve its services.
- Incomplete, false, or omitted information may result in termination of services at Invest Ottawa’s discretion.
Additional information
- Invest Ottawa delivers IP Assist with support from Launch Lab and Spark Centre as regional referral partners.
- IP Assist is funded by the Government of Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Invest Ottawa IP Assist Program
What is the Invest Ottawa IP Assist?
IP Assist supports eligible SMEs in Eastern Ontario with intellectual property education, strategy and planning through Invest Ottawa. It can help with competitive landscape briefs, IP strategy development and IP asset creation, including patent applications, trademark applications and trade secret strategies.
Who is eligible for the Invest Ottawa IP Assist program?
To be eligible for the Invest Ottawa IP Assist program, you must:
The applicant must be an existing IRAP client with an ITA assigned.
The applicant must be an innovative technology-focused, incorporated, profit-oriented SME.
The applicant must be located in Eastern Ontario and have fewer than 500 full-time employees.
What expenses are eligible under Invest Ottawa IP Assist?
Broad IP education and awareness.
Basic scoping of IP needs and IP Landscape Client Briefs prepared by an IP professional.
Competitive landscape briefs and analysis of scientific or technological trends, including go or no-go decisions on new market opportunities, new products, and competitive risk.
IP strategy development and IP asset creation, including patent applications, trademark applications, out-licensing agreements, copyright registration, and trade secret strategies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Invest Ottawa IP Assist?
You can contact Invest Ottawa (IO) by email at ipassist@investottawa.ca.
Where is the Invest Ottawa IP Assist available?
The Invest Ottawa IP Assist program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Invest Ottawa IP Assist a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Invest Ottawa IP Assist is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Invest Ottawa IP Assist?
Invest Ottawa IP Assist is funded by Invest Ottawa (IO)