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IP financing - Full members of IAC
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) that are full members of IAC (CAI)
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Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Optimize production processes
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
Selection criteria
- 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
- Step 1: Become a Full Member of IAC
- Ensure your organization is registered as a full member of the CAI (Collège des Administrateurs de l'Innovation).
- Maintain your membership in good standing to be eligible for grants.
- Step 2: Review Grant Program Requirements
- Familiarize yourself with the available IP financing programs and select the grant applicable to full members.
- Study the evaluation criteria to understand how your project will be assessed.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Documents
- Describe your organization’s intellectual property (IP) strategy and how the requested funding aligns with it.
- Detail the anticipated commercial impacts of the project on your business.
- Demonstrate alignment with CAI's mandate to advance data-driven cleantech SMEs’ patent portfolios.
- Step 4: Submit Application to CAI
- Complete all required sections of the grant application form as provided by CAI.
- Ensure all supporting documents are included as per CAI guidelines.
- Submit the application to the CAI for consideration.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the IP financing - Full members of IAC Program
What is the IP financing - Full members of IAC?
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.
How much funding can be received?
IP financing - Full members of IAC Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IP financing - Full members of IAC program?
To be eligible for the IP financing - Full members of IAC program, you must:
Must be a full member of IAC (CAI)
Must be a for-profit SME in the data-driven clean technology sector
What expenses are eligible under IP financing - Full members of IAC?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the IP financing - Full members of IAC?
You can contact Innovation asset collective (IAC).
Where is the IP financing - Full members of IAC available?
The IP financing - Full members of IAC program is available across Canada.
Is the IP financing - Full members of IAC a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IP financing - Full members of IAC is a Grant and Funding