The ElevateIP program was launched as one of several programs under the National IP Strategy, designed to help businesses manage and leverage their intellectual property. Overseen by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), the program assists business accelerators and incubators… Read more »
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How to Join the Industry 4.0 Revolution in Canada While Minimizing Costly Overhaul
The first industrial revolution quite literally picked up steam in the mid-18th century, as adoption of the newly invented steam engine in combination with coal power and the mechanization of manufacturing lines fueled massive economy growth. A century later, the… Read more »
A Closer Look at the Agriculture and Agri-food Sector
Canada is poised to become a global leader in agricultural innovations, with goals of doubling agriculture exports of safe, sustainable, high-quality agri-food products while ensuring minimal environmental impacts. These goals are fueled by rapid population growth (9-10 billion people by… Read more »
Momentum Technology Pitch Competition: Judge Spotlight
The Momentum Technology pitch competition was launched in 2020 by a group of angel investors, venture capitalists, and advisors to help connect investors and government with early-stage Canadian technology start-ups in emerging technology sectors. The second pitch competition will be… Read more »
IRAP IAP Funding Extended
On November 6, 2020, the Government of Canada announced over $155M to extend NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) funding for existing recipients who qualified and received IAP funding from April 1 to June 23, 2020. In April 2020, Prime Minister… Read more »
Congratulations Momentum Pitch Competition Finalists!
A warm congratulations to the ten innovative Canadian companies selected as finalists for the Momentum Technology Startup Pitch Competition, targeting the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors. Please wish them luck as they pitch in the virtual event this Friday,… Read more »
2020 Technology Trends shift Due to COVID-19 – Part 5: Emerging Tech
Due to the unprecedented global pandemic which significantly affected all industries, companies needed to develop innovative solutions in order to adapt and survive. In this five-part series, we examine how the top technology trends forecasted for 2020 have shifted in… Read more »
Potential extension of IRAP IAP as concerns grow over lull in private financing for start-ups
Government investment in early-stage companies is of particular importance at a time when there is a growing concern that many Canadian startups that rely on angel investors may be losing access to funding due to global uncertainty and border restrictions.… Read more »
New Intellectual Property Action Plan Aimed at Promoting Canadian Growth
In turbulent times like these, funding is more important than ever to ensure that your business has the means to continue innovating while maintaining its order of operations. Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable intangible asset that can be leveraged… Read more »