IP support that moves your business forward. 

We help Canadian cleantech SMEs use IP to grow. Our experts offer tools and guidance—not legal services—to help you leverage  IP to improve your freedom to operate, own your innovations, and strengthen your market position.

Advance Your IP Strategy

Build skills that drive growth and strengthen IP ownership.

Access resources, toolkits, and workshops built by experts bridging IP, law and business to help you make confident, business-aligned IP decisions.

Find your next move with data-backed insights.

Gain insights that combine patent landscape intelligence with market intelligence. Our resources help you spot trends, whitespace, and sector activity so you can move on opportunities faster.

1:1 engagement to support your IP decisions.

Our experts help you navigate complexity, connect your IP strategy to business goals and gain clarity before working with your service provider.

Fund Your IP Work

Access funding for your IP activity.

Apply for grants that cover filings, contract reviews, IP strategy development, FTO analysis, and other IP priorities. Funding is awarded based on strategic business impact.

Offset your IP costs with built-in credits.

Full Members receive $15K in IP credits each year to reduce the cost of their IP activities. It’s support you can put straight into securing your IP ownership position.

Improve Your Freedom to Operate

Protect your growth with IP insurance.

Full IAC members have access to IP liability insurance that helps cover costs to defence infringement claims or enforce your rights.

Access patents that strengthen your position.

Gain access to 200+ patents from IAC’s portfolio to reduce business risk and create value for strategic opportunities.

Build an IP position that scales with your business. 

Build your IP ownership, expand your freedom to operate, and grow with confidence. Membership is open to eligible Canadian SMEs in cleantech.