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IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The IP Financing grant for Associate Members of CAI provides financial support to assist eligible small and medium-sized enterprises in covering intellectual property (IP) expenses, focusing on strengthening IP strategies aligned with commercialization and growth objectives. The program is designed to help data-driven clean technology businesses remain competitive by advancing their patent portfolios; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advancement of intellectual property (IP) strategies to support business growth.
- Projects focused on enhancing commercial potential through effective IP management.
- Initiatives that help strengthen and expand patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Associate members of the CAI (Centre for AI and Innovation)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the data-driven cleantech sector
Selection criteria
- Alignment of the requested funds with the organization's intellectual property (IP) strategy.
- Consideration of the commercial impact on the business.
- Alignment with CAI’s mandate to advance the patent portfolio of data-driven cleantech SMEs to support their competitiveness and growth.
How to apply
- Step 1: Become an Associate Member of CAI
- Ensure your organization is registered as an associate member with CAI and in good standing.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Proposal
- Develop a grant proposal demonstrating how the requested funds align with your organization's IP strategy.
- Explain the potential commercial impact of the grant on your company.
- Describe how the project supports CAI’s mandate to advance the patent portfolio of data-driven clean technology SMEs.
- Step 3: Submit Application to CAI
- Send your completed application to CAI by following their designated submission process (specific details not provided in the source).
- Step 4: Await Evaluation
- Your application will be assessed based on set criteria, including alignment with IP strategy, commercial impact, and consistency with CAI’s mandate.
Additional information
- CAI provides distinct grants for associate members, full members, and a PI grant specifically for women, including cis and trans individuals, non-binary persons, and those who self-identify as women.
- Applicants must be current members in good standing with CAI to access funding opportunities.
- The CAI emphasizes developing a robust IP commercialization strategy as integral to its funding model.
Frequently Asked Questions about the IP financing - Associate members of CAI Program
What is the IP financing - Associate members of CAI?
The IP Financing grant for Associate Members of CAI provides financial support to assist eligible small and medium-sized enterprises in covering intellectual property (IP) expenses, focusing on strengthening IP strategies aligned with commercialization and growth objectives. The program is designed to help data-driven clean technology businesses remain competitive by advancing their patent portfolios; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
How much funding can be received?
IP financing - Associate members of CAI Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IP financing - Associate members of CAI program?
To be eligible for the IP financing - Associate members of CAI program, you must:
Must be an associate member of CAI in good standing
Eligible company must align with CAI's mandate to advance patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs
What expenses are eligible under IP financing - Associate members of CAI?
Advancement of intellectual property (IP) strategies to support business growth.
Projects focused on enhancing commercial potential through effective IP management.
Initiatives that help strengthen and expand patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs.
Who can I contact for more information about the IP financing - Associate members of CAI?
You can contact Innovation asset collective (IAC).
Where is the IP financing - Associate members of CAI available?
The IP financing - Associate members of CAI program is available across Canada.
Is the IP financing - Associate members of CAI a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IP financing - Associate members of CAI is a Grant and Funding