IP Strategy Development
The IP Strategy Development stream of Springboard Atlantic’s Atlantic IP Advantage (AIPA) Program provides funding to support the development of robust, actionable intellectual property (IP) strategies for Atlantic Canada’s post-secondary institutions and their researchers.
- Atlantic IP Advantage
Overview of the IP Strategy Development program:
The IP Strategy Development stream is designed to assist eligible institutions and their innovators in creating tailored IP strategies that enhance the protection, management, and commercialization of intellectual property. This funding is aimed at bridging institutional or project-level IP gaps by supporting work that defines how IP will be generated, protected, and used to maximize economic and societal impact. This stream is part of the broader Atlantic IP Advantage (AIPA) initiative, led by Springboard Atlantic and funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). It aligns with the goals of the National IP Strategy by increasing IP capacity and readiness within Atlantic Canadian universities, colleges, and research communities.
Benefits of the IP Strategy Development program:
- Funding is available for 90% of costs up to $50,000. It is paid directly to IP service providers.
Eligibility criteria of the IP Strategy Development program:
- 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
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