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IP financing - Women
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Women-owned businesses (including those led by cis and trans women, non-binary individuals, and people of diverse gender identities, according to self-identification)
See full eligibility
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
- Optimize production processes
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
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
- 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
Selection criteria
- Alignment of 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 portfolios of data-driven clean technology SMEs, supporting their competitiveness and growth.
How to apply
- Step 1: Membership Verification
- Ensure you are a full or associate member of the CAI and in good standing.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Demonstrate how the requested funds align with your organization's intellectual property (IP) strategy.
- Highlight the commercial impact of your proposed activities on your business.
- Describe how your application aligns with CAI’s mandate to advance the patent portfolio of data-driven clean technology SMEs.
- Step 3: Application Submission
- Submit your completed application and supporting materials through the process indicated by the CAI (details provided on their website or upon membership enrollment).
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
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