Protect your Intellectual Property

Tech Yukon is partnering up with New Ventures BC to help businesses in Yukon better understand and navigate the complex topic of intellectual property.

AccelerateIP provides enhanced access to education, skills development, and financial support for protecting, managing and leveraging your ideas and intellectual assets

BUSINESS ELIGIBILITY​

  • A startup based in Yukon
  • Fewer than 500 full-time employees
  • Have an innovative technology and/or operate in the tech sector
  • Own or have the rights to use your IP in Canada
  • Registered non-profit organizations that meet the above may also apply 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

AccelerateIP will be offered through three streams of programming:

Stream 1:

Education & Awareness

For startups just starting out in their IP journey or who want to go deeper on refining their knowledge and strategy:

  • Webinars and in-person seminars
  • Online modules
  • In-depth IP Certification Program

Stream 2:

Strategy

Mentorship

1:1, dedicated mentorship on your IP strategy, through a business lens and perspective.

Costs for legal support

Apply to have up to $25,000 of costs of working with a legal service provider covered.

Stream 3:

Implementation

Cost for legal support

Have a strong IP strategy in place? Ready to apply for a patent or trademark? This is the right stream for you. You can apply to have up to $60,000 of costs of working with a legal service provider covered.

Applications open fall 2023

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