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MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Intellectual property strategy support for Quebec-based innovative startups
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Overview
MomentumPI provides financial assistance of up to $12,000 for Quebec-based start-ups to develop and implement customized intellectual property strategies. The program supports training, consultation, and IP strategy creation for innovative businesses supported by accelerators or incubators.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Activities funded
- Provision of training for entrepreneurs and support organizations on intellectual property (IP) fundamentals and advanced strategies.
- Development of customized intellectual property strategies for innovative companies.
- Implementation of tailored intellectual property strategies in collaboration with IP experts.
- Consultation services to assess company IP needs and formulate action plans.
- Organization of awareness events promoting the importance of intellectual property for startups.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 12,000
Custom IP roadmap for app enabling accessible urban mobility
$ 12,000
Developing IP strategy for a machine learning diagnostic tool
$ 12,000
IP strategy and workshop for ecological packaging startup
$ 12,000
Comprehensive IP assessment for wearable health tech start-up
$ 12,000
IP training and strategy for AI-powered agricultural sensors
$ 12,000
IP audit and strategy for fintech blockchain transaction solution
Eligibility
- The company must be supported by an organization such as an accelerator or incubator, with proof provided by a letter of support.
- The company must have its head office in Quebec and plan to maintain its headquarters in Canada.
- The business model must be based on an innovative product or service.
- The company must show strong growth potential, with a scalable business model.
- The company must be in the early stages of commercialization (annual sales of $2M or less).
Who is eligible?
- Startups supported by accelerators, incubators, or recognized support organizations
- Innovative companies in Quebec with a business model based on an innovative product or service
Who is not eligible
- Companies not supported by an accelerator, incubator, or recognized support organization.
- Companies not headquartered in Quebec or not intending to maintain their head office in Canada.
- Businesses not in the early stages of commercialization (with annual sales above $2 million).
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees for intellectual property (IP) experts to evaluate the company's file.
- Consulting hours for developing a customized IP strategy.
- Financial assistance toward the creation of an intellectual property action plan and strategy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Attend an information session
- Attend an information session to learn more about the program
- Ask questions to clarify the application process
2
Verify eligibility and obtain support letter
- Ensure your business meets eligibility criteria
- Obtain a letter of support from an accelerator, incubator, or support organization
3
Complete application form
- Fill in the membership application form online
- Provide required business and support organization details
4
Application review and follow-up
- Your application will be reviewed by IP experts
- A member of the team will contact you with the next steps
Additional information
- The initiative is managed in Quebec by main, which serves as a facilitator and connector to a network of intellectual property professionals.
- Service delivery is structured in three parts: training, strategic planning, and implementation of intellectual property strategies.
- Free online training modules are available for startups, covering IP fundamentals and advanced strategies.
- Financial sponsorship may be available for organizations hosting events aimed at raising intellectual property awareness among entrepreneurs.
