IP financing - Full members of IAC
Last Update: July 31, 2025
Canada
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
IP financing - Full members of IAC at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
- Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Program status
Open
Overview of the IP financing - Full members of IAC program
The IP Financing grant for full members of IAC supports SMEs in advancing their intellectual property strategy and commercialization efforts, with funding available for activities such as patent portfolio development and related commercialization initiatives. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of data-driven clean technology companies by providing financial resources for essential IP expenditures.
Eligible projects & activities
- Advancement of intellectual property (IP) strategies that support business growth.
- Projects focused on the commercialization of innovations using intellectual property.
- Initiatives aimed at strengthening patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
IP commercialization for data-driven carbon capture software suite
$ 64,000
Trademark and patent registration for water quality sensor innovations
$ 98,000
Building international patent portfolio for smart battery diagnostics tech
$ 51,700
Patent landscape analysis and strategy for smart waste collection system
$ 93,000
Developing robust patent applications for solar panel recycling process
$ 112,000
Securing patent protection for AI-based grid optimization algorithms
Eligibility criteria of the IP financing - Full members of IAC program
- The applicant must be a full or associate member in good standing with the IAC (CAI).
- The funding request must align with the organization’s intellectual property (IP) strategy.
- The project should support the business’s ability to commercialize innovations and generate revenue through IP.
- The request must align with IAC’s mandate to enhance the patent portfolio of data-driven clean technology SMEs.
Who is eligible?
- SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) that are full members of IAC (CAI)
- SMEs operating in the data-driven clean technology sector
Eligibility criteria of the IP financing - Full members of IAC program
- Alignment of the requested funds with the organization's intellectual property (IP) strategy.
- Consideration of the commercial impact on the business.
- Consistency with the CAI’s mandate to advance the patent portfolio of data-driven clean technology SMEs, supporting their competitiveness and growth.
How to apply to the IP financing - Full members of IAC program
1
Verify membership eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria for full members of IAC
- Confirm your organization's membership status
- Ensure your membership is active and in good standing
2
Prepare required documentation
- Collect documentation outlining your IP strategy
- Detail how funding will support your business objectives
- Gather information on your company’s commercialization plans
3
Submit application to IAC
- Submit your grant application to IAC
- Ensure all supporting documents are included
- Follow up with IAC if additional information is requested
4
Await evaluation results
- Wait for the assessment of your application by IAC
- Monitor communications for feedback or questions
- Be prepared to provide further clarifications if necessary
Additional information
- The term "woman" within the program includes cis and trans women, non-binary, gender-diverse individuals, and anyone who identifies as such.
- Funding is specifically aimed at helping SMEs advance their intellectual property (IP) portfolio in the data-driven clean technology sector.
- The program offers multiple categories of grants depending on the membership type within the organization.
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