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IP for Business

Q: Who is eligible for the IP for Business program?

To be eligible for the IP for Business program, you must: No specific eligibility criteria for the IP for Business program were provided in the available information.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the IP for Business?

You can contact Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

Q: Where is the IP for Business available?

The IP for Business program is available across Canada.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the IP for Business?

IP for Business is funded by Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada (GC)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Intellectual property training, tools and expertise

Grant and Funding

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Overview

Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop a new product

Develop an online presence

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : March 8, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Location

Canada

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Activities funded

Developing and implementing an intellectual property strategy for your business.
Identifying, protecting, and managing new intellectual property assets.
Commercializing intellectual property and bringing protected ideas to market.
Enforcing intellectual property rights to prevent infringement.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Protect IP rights for an educational mobile app for children

$ 75,000

Develop a new patent for a renewable energy storage solution

$ 100,000

Commercialize a new software platform for remote work collaboration

$ 40,000

Create trademarks for a new line of organic skincare products

$ 125,000

Protect the intellectual property of a newly developed agricultural drone

$ 50,000

Eligibility

There are eligibility criteria for this grant that include:

Business must be looking to manage and commercialize their intellectual property.
Business must be seeking to develop an intellectual property strategy.
Applicants must aim to protect new ideas and creations through intellectual property rights.

Who is eligible?

There are several types of companies eligible for this grant:

Start-ups
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Large corporations

How to apply

Create a user account

Tasks: Access the grant program website
Click on "Create an account"
Provide the requested information for registration

Fill out the grant application form

Tasks: Log in to your user account
Select "New grant application"
Complete the form by providing the required details

Submit the application

Tasks: Check that all information is correct
Click on the "Submit application" button
Wait for the confirmation of receipt

Documents and links

IP for Business

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Frequently Asked Questions about the IP for Business Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the IP for Business. 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.