Zuschuss im Rahmen des Programms zum Schutz des geistigen Eigentums indigener Völker

The Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) grant, administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports Indigenous peoples and Indigenous‑led organisations across Canada in understanding, accessing and shaping Canada’s intellectual property (IP) system. For the 2026‑2027 funding cycle, a total of $150,000 in non‑repayable grants is available, divided among three streams: up to $6,000 for travel to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) sessions, up to $15,000 for small‑scale, short‑term initiatives, and up to $50,000 for larger, more complex projects. Eligible activities include developing IP strategies for protecting Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions, creating educational materials or training programs, producing guidelines or protocols, and supporting participation in domestic and international IP discussions. Applications are open until 26 August 2026, after which the next annual round will be announced. The program aims to promote a more inclusive IP system, empower Indigenous creators, and increase Indigenous representation in policy‑making. Applicants must be Indigenous organisations or groups based in Canada, and must align their project objectives with the program’s focus on education, awareness‑raising, and capacity‑building. Detailed eligibility criteria, merit‑based scoring, and application forms are provided in the program guide and linked PDFs.

Non‑repayable funding, travel support for WIPO participation, capacity‑building assistance, mentorship and networking opportunities.

Open to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous‑led organizations in Canada. Applicants must be eligible Indigenous organizations undertaking IP‑related initiatives, education, awareness‑raising or capacity‑building projects.