Funding

Vital program funding details

  • IP Strategy Development
  • IP Strategy implementation

IP Strategy Development

The IP Strategy Development Program connects start-ups with IP professionals who help them develop an executable strategy.

This ensure that start-ups entrepreneurs have a comprehensive understanding of the IP domain they are pursuing. They also tailor a company’s IP strategy to their business model.

Funding is available for 90% of costs up to $50,000. It is paid directly to IP service providers.

  • Eligibility is limited to start-ups that have attended awareness events
  • Start-ups work with Springboard Atlantic IP Advantage teams to develop applications
  • Award amounts are 90% of costs up to $50,000
  • Funding is paid directly to providers to develop an executable strategy

IP Strategy Implementation

The IP Strategy Development Program connects start-ups with IP professionals who help them develop an executable strategy.

This ensure that start-ups entrepreneurs have a comprehensive understanding of the IP domain they are pursuing. They also tailor a company’s IP strategy to their business model.

Funding is available for 90% of costs up to $50,000. It is paid directly to IP service providers.

  • Eligibility is limited to start-ups that have attended awareness events
  • Start-ups work with Springboard Atlantic staff to develop applications
  • Award amounts are 90% of costs up to $25,000
  • Funding is paid directly to providers to implement an executable strategy

Before accessing IP Strategy Implementation Program support, the start-up must have an IP strategy finalized.

How do I apply for funding?

  1. Download the program package for guidelines, overview and application form.
  2. Attend an IP Awareness Event.
  3. Connect with a Regional IP Counsellor.
  4. Connect with IP experts to prepare an application for program support.
  5. Work with your Regional IP Counsellor to submit an application.

Our intake schedule for 2025 is as follows:

  • Friday, February 14, 2025
  • Friday, May 16, 2025
  • Friday, August 15, 2025
  • Friday, November 14, 2025