Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant
GrantCanada — federal$6,000 – $50,000
Federal grants for eligible Indigenous organizations to support activities and projects related to intellectual property, Indigenous knowledge, and Indigenous cultural expressions. Funding supports travel to World Intellectual Property Organization events, small-scale IP initiatives, and comprehensive IP-related projects.
What you'll need
- Proof of Indigenous organization status and eligibility
- Project description and objectives aligned with program focus
- Budget and detailed expenditure breakdown
- Evidence of accreditation (for WIPO Travel Stream)
- Organizational registration or incorporation documents
How it works
What it can fund
- Travel to World Intellectual Property Organization meetings and negotiations
- Develop IP guidelines, protocols, and pilot projects
- Deliver IP education, capacity building, and awareness workshops
- Conduct research on intellectual property protection for Indigenous knowledge
- Obtain expert advice on protecting Indigenous cultural expressions
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