What is ElevateIP Program?
ElevateIP Program is delivered by ISED / IP Hubs as a grant + advisory. Funding is typically up to $50,000 cash + IP advisory services. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $50,000 cash + IP advisory services |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 0% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Grant + Advisory |
| Delivered by | ISED / IP Hubs |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open - transition to ElevateIP 2.0 |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All tech and innovation sectors
- Employee count: max 500
- Eligible activities: IP strategy; patent filing; trademark registration; trade secret protection; freedom-to-operate
Watch out for
Over 500 employees; no IP activity; non-incorporated
Deadlines & how to apply
Renewed with $84.4M over four years (announced Nov 2025); ElevateIP 2.0 rolls out in 2026/27. Original ElevateIP Tier 2/3 service applications closed June 30, 2025; access continues through designated Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs) during the transition. Check your regional BAI for current availability.
How NorthGrants helps with ElevateIP Program
Most business owners read about ElevateIP Program, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.