Grants and Contributions:
-IP capacity amongst BAIs and startups is increased as a result of IP educational activities;
-Client startups supported by Recipient organizations will have access to high quality IP services from qualified and experienced personnel;
-Services offered by Recipient organizations will be accessible and inclusive;
-Client startups supported by Recipient organizations will make use of IP through the development of IP strategies, and by seeking and obtaining formal IP protections;
-Client startups supported by Recipient organizations develop the tools and expertise necessary for sustainable expansion and growth.
value changed from $7,400,000.00 to $8,690,000.00 as per contract amendment, 2022/23 to 2026/27
ElevateIP will help Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs) provide the tools Canadian startups need to understand, strategically manage and leverage their IP. This includes:
-Facilitating IP supports by BAIs to startups in Canada;
-Increasing IP capacity in the BAI ecosystem in Canada through IP education for BAIs and their client startups; and
-Enabling BAIs to provide targeted supports that are customized to the unique requirements of each startup to help them secure and maintain IP rights.