The “Next-Generation” of ElevateIP starting in 2026 aims to scale successful models and maintain Canada’s innovation edge through several key objectives:
- Commercialization Support: Helping startups leverage intangible assets to compete globally and attract domestic investment.
- Service Tiers: The program will continue to provide three levels of support:
- Tier 1: IP education and awareness.
- Tier 2: Financial support for developing professional IP strategies.
- Tier 3: Subsidies for implementing those strategies, such as filing patents or trademarks.
- Performance Review: A comprehensive review of national IP performance is planned for 2025–2026 to identify further opportunities to support IP-intensive firms.
Regional Delivery Partners
Startups can continue to seek information through regional accelerators and incubators, including:
- Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan: Communitech
- Alberta: Innovate Calgary
- British Columbia & Territories: New Ventures BC
- Quebec: MAIN (Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec)
- Atlantic Canada: Springboard Atlantic
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/programs-and-initiatives/elevateip