Stream 2-2: IP Strategy

Strategy – Costs for legal support

If you’re ready to apply for legal support and further develop your IP strategy, this is the right stream for you. Apply to receive up to $25,000 to cover the costs of working with a legal service provider.

Co-investment is 25%, or 10% for startups that are majority-Indigenous owned. The final approval will be based on the quote provided.

Eligibility

All startups that meet basic eligibility requirements are eligible to register or apply.

We also will check that you have either

Completed an educational offering from Stream 1,
Are an existing client of a Partner or Collaborator, or
Are deemed eligible via the initial IP assessment on the program platform.

Eligible activities include (but are not limited to):

Analysis of IP landscaping
Common contracts and Document Templates ie: employment agreements, contractor agreements, IP assignment or transfer agreements or NDAs
Freedom to operate or infringement searches
IP audits, budget review, competitive analysis, strategy, portfolio valuation
Legal contractual analysis, ie: commercialization of IP opportunities
Out-licensing strategy development
Patentability analysis
Prior art search
Trademark and branding strategies and clearance searches

How to apply

To apply, register on the application portal, answer some IP assessment questions, and let us know if you’re already working with a mentor or accelerator organization.

You’ll also need to agree to provide a quote from a legal service provider.

(Quotes should be provided free of charge. Please contact us if this is not the case).

Note: If we feel your company may not be ready, we may ask you to complete some education or mentorship and reapply.

Applications are closed and will reopen after April 2025.
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