NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
Canada
IP Advisory services for your innovations
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 22, 2023
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Expert Advice
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Get comprehensive advisory to increase your IP awareness and funding to accelerate the growth of your SME.
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This grant offers a structured financing framework to aid Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in leveraging and safeguarding their intellectual property through strategic actions. The framework is built around a three-level approach, each providing different types of support and resources.
- Level 1: Awareness level which provides access to a network of advisors, resources, and partner organizations to enhance IP knowledge.
- Level 2: Strategy level which grants access to IP experts to help develop an IP strategy aligned with business goals, and provides insights on technology and competitors.
- Level 3: Action level which offers funding specifically aimed at executing prioritized actions within the IP strategy.
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This program aims to enhance the intellectual property (IP) capabilities of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises through tailored advisory services and strategic funding. Eligible activities focus on increasing IP awareness, developing comprehensive IP strategies, and executing action plans to leverage innovations.
- Engagement with IP advisors and resource networks to increase knowledge of IP best practices and innovation safeguarding.
- Collaboration with IP experts to develop a strategic IP plan that aligns with business goals.
- Utilizing insights into technology trends, competitor analysis, and the IP landscape to inform strategic decisions.
- Implementation of prioritized actions from the IP strategy with financial support.
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$ 85,000
Developing an IP strategy for a culinary institute
$ 75,000
IP strategy implementation for a renewable energy startup
$ 70,000
Enhancing IP awareness and strategy for a nonprofit arts organization
$ 80,000
Developing a comprehensive IP strategy for a tech startup
$ 60,000
IP strategy development for a cooperative organic farm
$ 100,000
Development of an IP strategy for a biotech company
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Eligibility criteria for the NRC IRAP IP Assist program include:
- Being a Canadian small or medium-sized business
- Demonstrating innovation and a need for IP support
- Interest in increasing IP awareness and developing an IP strategy
- Being an NRC IRAP client or qualifying as an innovative Canadian company
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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is available for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses that are innovative and looking to leverage their intellectual property.
- Canadian small and medium-sized businesses
- Companies with a focus on innovation
- Businesses aiming to leverage their intellectual property
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Implementation of actions prioritized in your IP strategy
- Costs related to developing an IP strategy
- Access to IP experts for strategy development
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This grant is available to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses. The eligible geographical areas include any location within Canada.
- All provinces and territories in Canada.
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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant help assess and choose eligible applicants for funding based on specific requirements.
- Evaluation criteria may include: - Innovation and commercial potential of the project - Alignment with program objectives - Feasibility and potential impact of the proposed activities - Qualifications and experience of the applicant team
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Step 1: Contact NRC IRAP
- Reach out to your industrial technology advisor for more information about IP Assist
- Learn about the different levels of IP services offered (Awareness, Strategy, Action)
- Understand how IP Assist can help increase IP awareness, develop an IP strategy, and implement actions
- Engage with IP experts to tailor the IP services to your specific business goals and technology
- Identify areas where IP Assist can support your innovation and commercialization objectives
Apply to this program
IP Assist Program Summary
The IP Assist program by NRC IRAP is designed to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses enhance their intellectual property awareness, develop effective IP strategies, and secure funding for implementing IP actions to support their business goals.
Comprehensive Overview of the IP Assist Program
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) offers the IP Assist program to assist innovative Canadian businesses in maximizing the value of their intellectual property (IP) assets. The program focuses on three key levels: Awareness, Strategy, and Action, each aimed at supporting SMEs in leveraging and safeguarding their innovations.
Level 1, Awareness, provides access to a network of advisors and resources to enhance understanding of IP best practices and how to protect innovations. By increasing IP knowledge, businesses can better capitalize on their innovations.
Level 2, Strategy, offers SMEs the expertise of IP professionals to develop tailored IP strategies aligned with their business objectives. This level helps in prioritizing IP actions and gaining valuable insights into technology, competitors, and the IP landscape.
Level 3, Action, includes funding support to execute the prioritized IP actions identified in the strategy developed at Level 2. This financial assistance enables businesses to effectively implement their IP strategies and strengthen their competitive position in the market.
For NRC IRAP clients, industrial technology advisors can provide further information on the IP Assist program. Businesses not currently engaged with NRC IRAP are encouraged to reach out to explore the benefits of IP Assist in enhancing the value and protection of their innovations.
Understanding and effectively managing intellectual property is essential for businesses looking to innovate, grow, and maintain a competitive edge. The IP Assist program serves as a valuable resource for Canadian SMEs seeking to harness the full potential of their innovations and protect their intellectual property assets.
