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Innovation Canada / ISED

ElevateIP

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

A national program that helps Canadian startups and SMEs understand, manage, and protect their intellectual property (IP).

Details verified from the funder's page on August 12, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Innovation Canada / ISED page before submitting.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on the Innovation Canada / ISED website and confirm your organization qualifies.
  2. Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
  3. Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to ElevateIP, in minutes instead of weeks.

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