What is ElevateIP Program?
ElevateIP Program is delivered by ISED / IP Hubs as a grant + advisory. Funding is typically up to $100,000 per startup in IP services paid to approved providers (caps vary by regional recipient). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $100,000 per startup in IP services paid to approved providers (caps vary by regional recipient) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Strategy tier 0%; implementation tier 10-30% co-investment (varies by region) |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Grant + Advisory |
| Delivered by | ISED / IP Hubs |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open - intake windows vary by regional recipient |
| Last verified | 2026-10-05 |
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 through Budget 2025 and delivered by five regional recipients: Springboard Atlantic (Atlantic), MAIN (QC), Communitech (ON, with North Forge in MB/SK), University of Calgary / Innovate Calgary (AB), New Ventures BC (AccelerateIP: BC, YT, NT, NU). Funding is paid to approved IP service providers, not to the company, and work must be approved before it starts. North Forge (MB/SK) example: up to $100,000, strategy tier up to $25,000 at 100%, implementation tier up to $75,000 with 10-30% co-investment; its 2026 window ran Sep 9 to Oct 7, 2026. Check your regional recipient for its window.
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 a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
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.