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IP financing - Women

Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The IP Financing - Women grant offered by CAI provides targeted financial support to address gender imbalance within the intellectual property (IP) sector, assisting eligible women, cis and trans individuals, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. The program supports activities aligned with a company's IP strategy, particularly for technology-driven SMEs, by funding costs that help commercialize innovations and strengthen patent portfolios, with eligibility for both full and associate CAI members.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
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
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Advancing intellectual property strategies to commercialize business innovations.
  • Expanding and strengthening patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs.
  • Initiatives that support competitiveness and growth through the use of intellectual property.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Women-owned businesses (including those led by cis and trans women, non-binary individuals, and people of diverse gender identities, according to self-identification)
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Members (full or associate) in good standing with CAI (Centre d’aide à l’innovation)
  • Tech companies with a focus on clean technology and data-driven solutions

Additional information

  • The definition of "woman" for this grant includes cis and trans women, non-binary individuals, and anyone who chooses to identify as such.
  • All eligible and current members of CAI, whether full or associate, may apply for this grant.

Frequently Asked Questions about the IP financing - Women Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the IP financing - Women. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the IP financing - Women?

The IP Financing - Women grant offered by CAI provides targeted financial support to address gender imbalance within the intellectual property (IP) sector, assisting eligible women, cis and trans individuals, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. The program supports activities aligned with a company's IP strategy, particularly for technology-driven SMEs, by funding costs that help commercialize innovations and strengthen patent portfolios, with eligibility for both full and associate CAI members.

How much funding can be received?

IP financing - Women Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the IP financing - Women program?

To be eligible for the IP financing - Women program, you must: The applicant must be a full or associate member of CAI in good standing. The business must be woman-led or identify with the CAI's inclusive definition of 'woman'.

What expenses are eligible under IP financing - Women?

Advancing intellectual property strategies to commercialize business innovations. Expanding and strengthening patent portfolios for data-driven clean technology SMEs. Initiatives that support competitiveness and growth through the use of intellectual property.

Who can I contact for more information about the IP financing - Women?

You can contact Innovation asset collective (IAC).

Where is the IP financing - Women available?

The IP financing - Women program is available across Canada.

Is the IP financing - Women a grant, loan, or tax credit?

IP financing - Women is a Grant and Funding

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