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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
ElevateIP
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
30 minutes
Can you get this?
✓Must be a startup or SME
✓Must be based in Canada
✓Includes underrepresented groups
✓Access via regional recipient organizations
Your real odds
Your odds depend on your regional recipient organization's intake process, not a single national competition.
You apply locally through one of five regional partners covering all provinces and territories, so competitiveness and capacity vary by region and cohort.
What it takes
Identify your regional ElevateIP partner based on your province or territory30 minutes
Apply or register through that regional organization's intake process1–3 hours
Participate in IP education, strategy sessions, and implementation supportOngoing
Worth knowing
ElevateIP covers the costs of formal IP protection, meaning you get help paying for patents, trademarks, or other filings, not just advice, so contact your regional partner directly to understand exactly what financial support is available.
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