Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Grant program
Intellectual Property Clinics Program
The purpose of the Intellectual Property (IP) Clinics Program is to encourage the development of law clinics within Canadian universities law school, and foster the development of future IP experts by increasing the exposure of university students to IP issues. The program aims to educate and support individuals and businesses needing free or low cost IP education and assistance; to help innovators develop the means to protect their innovations; and to provide free or nearly free assistance to SMEs and start-ups which will enable companies to grow, protect their investments already made, and find new investors.
- Total value
- $357K
- Agreements
- 6
- Sep 2023 to Mar 2025
- Median agreement
- $53K
- Typical range
- $34K–$85K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University | 2 | $106K |
| University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law | 1 | $100K |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | 1 | $94K |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | 1 | $30K |
| Queen's University at Kingston | 1 | $27K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $46K |
| 2024 | 2 | $130K |
| 2025 | 3 | $181K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $151K |
| Nova Scotia | 2 | $106K |
| Manitoba | 1 | $100K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 6 | $357K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Universities | 6 | $357K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University | Grant | $60,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Queen's University at Kingston | Grant | $27,040 |
| Feb 2025 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | $93,750 |
| Jan 2024 | Wilfrid Laurier University | Grant | $30,000 |
| Jan 2024 | University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law | Grant | $100,000 |
| Sep 2023 | Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University | Grant | $46,348 |