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Government IP Funding Support — Maximize Innovation, Minimize Cost

Access Canada’s top intellectual property grants with Innovance as your approved partner. We help startups, scaleups, and institutions unlock IPON and ElevateIP funding to subsidize their IP strategy, filings, and commercialization initiatives.

Understand the Programs

  • IPON (Intellectual Property Ontario)

IPON supports Ontario-based innovators by subsidizing up to 80% of eligible IP service costs. It is geared toward high-potential companies in sectors like MedTech, AI, advanced manufacturing, and vehicle technology. Under this program, companies contribute only 20% of the project value while gaining access to expert IP strategy, filings, and commercialization planning.

  • ElevateIP (Canada-Wide Program)

ElevateIP is a national initiative designed to support Canadian startups across all sectors. The program funds up to 90% of eligible costs for IP strategy, training, and portfolio development, with only a 10%–30% company match required. It’s sector-agnostic and ideal for innovation-driven ventures looking to build or enhance their IP portfolio.

Who Can Apply?

To access IPON or ElevateIP funding, companies must meet
certain baseline requirements. Here are the essentials:

IPON Eligibility (Ontario only):

  • Incorporated and headquartered in Ontario
  • Less than 500 employees
  • Operating in MedTech, life sciences, AI, vehicle technology, or advanced manufacturing
  • Committed to pursuing IP strategy and commercialization
Check full eligibility on the IPON website

ElevateIP Eligibility (Canada-wide):

  • Canadian-incorporated business
  • Fewer than 500 employees
  • High-growth or innovation-focused business model
  • Not a subsidiary of a foreign multinational
See if you qualify for ElevateIP

How the Process Works

We simplify the funding journey so you can focus on innovation:

  • Initial Assessment

Discuss your IP needs and growth plans with Innovance.

  • Program Application

Apply through the respective program portal (IPON or ElevateIP).

  • Select Innovance as Your Service Provider

Choose Innovance from the list of pre-approved vendors.

  • Scoping & Proposal

We define a custom project scope, timeline, and quote — aligned with government requirements.

  • Approval & Matching

Upon program approval, you pay the required match (e.g., 10%–30%), and the rest is covered.

  • Execution & Reporting

Innovance delivers all services and handles reporting, compliance, and documentation end-to-end.

How Innovance Supports Your Funding Journey

As a registered service provider with IPON and ElevateIP, Innovance has helped dozens of Canadian innovators turn funding into impact. We handle everything from strategic scoping and documentation to delivery and reporting ensuring full compliance with government standards.

  • Our approach includes:
  • Transparent Pricing: Clearly scoped deliverables aligned with funding criteria
  • Government-Compliant Documentation: We handle all the technical and progress reporting
  • End-to-End Delivery: From invention harvesting to IP commercialization, we execute the full lifecycle
  • Experience Across Sectors: From biotech to EVs, startups to academic labs, we tailor IP services to your industry and stage

Working with Innovance means reducing the complexity of government-funded IP services — while maximizing the return.

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