IAC IP Education and Strategy Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses of all sizes - Startups and scale-ups - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - Technology companies and innovators - Organizations seeking to develop intellectual property strategies - IAC members and non-members (membership may offer additional benefits) - Corporations, sole proprietors, and partnerships engaged in innovation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding/support program - Funding Structure: Access to expert consultation and strategic guidance rather than direct cash disbursement - Cost Coverage: Subsidized or fully-covered expert services and educational resources - Matching Requirements: Not specified; appears to be a direct support program - Budget Range: Varies based on scope of IP strategy development and implementation support - Payment Model: Likely delivered as in-kind services, workshops, mentorship, and strategic consultation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - IP strategy development and assessment - Expert consultation from IP professionals and business leaders - Intellectual property education and training - IP commercialization planning - Patent, trademark, and copyright strategy guidance - Technology transfer and licensing strategy - IP portfolio management consultation - Market positioning based on IP assets - Business leader mentorship for IP implementation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Participants must be willing to engage with IAC experts and the innovation community - Development of a formal IP Strategy as a deliverable - Implementation and execution of the developed strategy required - Commitment to completing educational sessions and consultation activities - Demonstration of intent to commercialize IP assets - Alignment with IAC's mission and values as an independent not-for-profit - Possible requirement for case study participation or program feedback - Eligibility may require proof of Canadian business registration or residency