momentumPI — intellectual property support

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Startups and early-stage companies - Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to develop IP strategies - Businesses operating in any industry sector - Organizations partnering with eligible accelerators, incubators, or support service providers - Businesses must be Canadian-based or operating in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution - Funding Structure: Direct support for training and advisory services (not direct cash disbursement) - Cost Coverage: Subsidizes fees for professional IP training and consulting services - Matching Requirements: Varies by program delivery partner; check with your service provider - No Repayment Required: Funds do not need to be returned ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional IP strategy development and consulting services - IP training workshops and seminars - Patent, trademark, and copyright guidance - Trade secret and confidential information protection planning - IP portfolio assessment and valuation services - Licensing and commercialization strategy development - IP infringement risk assessment - International IP protection planning - Fees charged by accredited accelerators, incubators, and support organizations delivering these services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Services must be delivered by approved accelerators, incubators, or designated support organizations - Businesses must complete an initial IP assessment or consultation - Participants typically must develop a documented IP strategy or action plan - Support is time-limited; specific duration depends on service provider agreement - Businesses must demonstrate commitment to implementing IP strategies post-training - Eligibility may require meeting specific revenue, employee count, or industry criteria set by delivery partners - Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis depending on program availability - Regular progress reporting or attendance requirements may apply