IP financing - Women

Q: How much funding can be received?

IP financing - Women Funds up to 15000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

IP financing - Women is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the IP financing - Women?

IP financing - Women is funded by Innovation asset collective (IAC)

Q: 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'.

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

You can contact Innovation asset collective (IAC).

Q: Where is the IP financing - Women available?

The IP financing - Women program is available across Canada.

Q: Are women eligible for the IP financing - Women program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the IP financing - Women program.

Last Update: July 31, 2025

Canada

Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

IP strategy implementation for solar-powered IoT device suite

$ 52,000

Developing and protecting IP portfolio for smart water sensors

$ 59,000

Scaling commercialization of bio-based data analytics for agriculture

$ 46,000

Trademark and patenting of eco-friendly building material innovation

$ 67,000

Filing international patents for AI-enabled carbon capture system

$ 57,000

Launching commercialization plan for upcycled waste-to-energy process

Eligibility

The applicant must be a member in good standing of the CAI, either as a full or associate member.
The applicant or its representative must identify as a woman, including cis, trans, non-binary, or other gender diverse identities as defined by CAI.
The project must contribute to strengthening the intellectual property (IP) strategy of the organization.
The proposed use of funds must support the commercialization and revenue-generating potential of the company through IP.
The applicant should operate in the data-driven clean technology SME sector.

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

Verify eligibility and membership

Review membership options for eligibility (full or associate member)
Confirm adherence to the CAI's eligibility requirements, including recognition of gender identity criteria

Prepare documentation for application

Prepare documentation demonstrating your intellectual property (IP) strategy
Ensure documents reflect alignment with CAI’s focus on commercialization and revenue generation

Submit the application to CAI

Submit a grant application directly to CAI
Ensure submission is complete and includes all supporting information

Wait for application assessment

Wait for evaluation based on alignment with IP strategy, commercial impact, and CAI mandates
Monitor your application’s status for updates or further requirements

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.

Apply to this program

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.