NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
grant_single|update April 23, 2025
Canada
IP Advisory services for your innovations
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- grant_single|openingDate November 22, 2023
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Expert Advice
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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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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$ 75,000
IP strategy implementation for a renewable energy startup
$ 60,000
IP strategy development for a cooperative organic farm
$ 70,000
Enhancing IP awareness and strategy for a nonprofit arts organization
$ 85,000
Developing an IP strategy for a culinary institute
$ 80,000
Developing a comprehensive IP strategy for a tech startup
$ 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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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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Execute IP Strategy
Secure funding through IP Assist to implement the prioritized actions from your IP strategy.
Apply to this program
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