How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property?

NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property's eligibility criterias?

The business must be a small or medium-sized enterprise in Canada. The company should be innovative in nature and be involved with intellectual property development. The business must not currently be an NRC IRAP client to directly contact NRC IRAP for more information.

NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property

Last Update: April 23, 2025

Canada

IP Advisory services for your innovations

NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 22, 2023

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property program

Get comprehensive advisory to increase your IP awareness and funding to accelerate the growth of your SME.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

IP strategy implementation for a renewable energy startup

$ 60,000

IP strategy development for a cooperative organic farm

$ 85,000

Developing an IP strategy for a culinary institute

$ 70,000

Enhancing IP awareness and strategy for a nonprofit arts organization

$ 80,000

Developing a comprehensive IP strategy for a tech startup

$ 100,000

Development of an IP strategy for a biotech company

Eligibility criteria of the NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property program

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

Who is eligible?

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

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property program

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

How to apply to the NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property program

Contact NRC IRAP

If you are already an NRC IRAP client, reach out to your industrial technology advisor for information about IP Assist.
If you are not currently a client, call NRC IRAP toll-free at 1-877-994-4727 to inquire about the program and discuss your eligibility and next steps.

Increase IP Awareness

Utilize NRC IRAP's network of advisors and resources to enhance your understanding of IP practices and how to protect your innovations.
Engage with partner organizations for further IP knowledge acquisition.

Develop IP Strategy

Work with IP experts provided through IP Assist to craft a strategy that supports your business objectives.
Prioritize IP actions and gather insights related to your technology, competitors, and the general IP landscape.

Execute IP Strategy

Secure funding through IP Assist to implement the prioritized actions from your IP strategy.

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