There is a provincial election underway. We remain ready to answer your questions about our IP services and note that our applications are always open. Please get in touch if we can help you with anything and visit our website to learn more and apply:

Des élections provinciales sont en cours. Nous restons disponibles pour répondre à vos questions sur nos services de propriété intellectuelle, et veuillez noter que vous pouvez toujours poser votre candidature. Veuillez communiquer avec nous si vous avez besoin d’aide, et visitez notre site Web pour en savoir plus et poser votre candidature :

RT @TechAlliance: 📢 We've extended the application period for Polaris Pitch Competition until Jan 31 at midnight! We're also excited to an…

#UofTEntWeek is back from March 3 to 7! Learn more and register for your chance to connect with @UofTStartup's community of innovators 👇

Looking to showcase your innovation and win up to $65,000 in funding and $7,500 in prizes? 💰 Our partner @TechAlliance is hosting the Polaris Pitch Competition on March 19! Apply by January 27 to be one of the 8 selected companies to compete, gain exposure and have investors hear about your business:

Small businesses and startups: this is your chance to get recognition on a global stage! 🚀🌍 Applications for @WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition are open: Let's show the world how you promote and protect your made-in-Ontario #IP!

Congratulations to our clients, the revolutionary entrepreneurs at @eZinc_Energy, Hydro Cool Systems, Adaptis, NorthMiRs and CELLECT Laboratories, for making this incredible list! 👏 As the article states, "these big thinkers are developing innovations that could change the world." 👇

📢 Calling all innovators and researchers in Ontario! Visionary innovation deserves strong protection. Did you know that the province can help you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP)? Join our first IPON Explained session on January 21 to learn about: ➡️ How IPON helps innovators ➡️ How to access IP support ➡️ Eligibility requirements ➡️ Anything you’d like to know (open Q+A) The webinar is designed for Ontario’s innovation ecosystem. You’re welcome to attend if you’re an innovator or an IPON partner from a(n): 🎓Academic research institution / applied research office 🚀Business accelerator or incubator 🤝Industry association 📍Regional Innovation Centre 🔬Research hospital 💡Tech transfer office Save your spot now:

RT @OBIOscience: 📅 This is a valuable opportunity for #Ontario-based innovators and @ip_ontario partners to learn about protecting and grow…

We 💙 hearing updates from the amazing innovators we serve, like this one from @ImmiCanAI Founder and CEO, Saad Khan: "We helped 15 recruitments, 3 doctors trained abroad into SickKids and Women's College Hospital in clinical research position as an alternative career. The breakthrough was how our algorithm was able to match and predict alternative career paths and supplementary micro credentials within acceptable accuracy range, digesting data from Statistics Canada, federal and provincial policy, Job Bank and regulatory requirements of MCC (medical Council Canada) and provincial data," he wrote. "Thanks so much for providing the support for [our] IP journey. I also want to give a huge shout to Hassan Jaferi, my mentor and commercialization advisor.” Thank you for sharing, Saad Khan! You have added extra fuel to our 🔥 to keep us doing what we do — protecting Ontario-made IP and helping businesses grow. Interested in growing your company with our help, too? Learn more and apply now at

📢 Introducing: IPON Explained Ready to get the expert intel you need to protect and grow what’s made-in-Ontario? Ontario’s innovation ecosystem is invited to join us for the first IPON Explained session on January 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about: ➡️ How IPON helps innovators ➡️ Accessing IP support ➡️ Eligibility requirements ➡️ Anything you’d like to know (open Q+A) Register to join if you're an Ontario-based innovator or an IPON partner from a(n): 🎓Academic research organization / applied research office 🚀Business accelerator or incubator 🤝Industry association 📍Regional Innovation Centre 🔬Research hospital 💡Tech transfer office Save your spot now:

New year, new website! That's right — we're excited to offer you more accessible information with an updated look, tone and navigation to serve you better. Explore and apply now at

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Is protecting your #IP part of your 2025 business strategy? We've got you covered. Start the new year strong with expert IP support and services. Apply now:

"Investors like innovative, value-rich companies with value multipliers. IP can be an indicator that a company has innovative practices, and an IP strategy multiplies that indicator by demonstrating that the company has been strategic in filing IP in order to support their value proposition and deliver a return on investment." Learn more from our IP Director, Jarrod Hicks, and our Senior Manager, Learning Strategy, Julia Culpeper in this insightful @startupgenome article:

Have you ever wondered… 💭 "Am I eligible to become an IPON client?" 💭 "What is covered by IPON funding?" 💭 "How can I arrange for an IP expert to speak at my event?" Look no further than our FAQ page. Get answers to all your questions here:

It’s been a big (and busy!) year here at IPON. In 2024, we: 🎉 Welcomed 460+ new clients, expanding our support to 730+ Ontario innovators 🔒 Helped to protect over 1,200 IP assets 🎤 Shared IP expertise at 60+ events across the province’s innovation ecosystem 💡 Invested an additional $4.6M in Ontario colleges and universities to help them build and enhance their IP capacity 🚀 Launched support for innovators in cleantech, food and agriculture tech, and mining tech And we’re just getting started. Thank you to all the innovators and supporters who made this year unforgettable. Together, we can make 2025 our boldest and brightest year yet! Ready to join our growing community? Apply now to access IP support:

Two weeks have passed since the #2024IPSummit, where we had the opportunity to: 👉 connect and evolve relationships with government officials, IP experts, innovators and researchers 👉 hear from notable change-makers about IP commercialization and the value of entrepreneurs and startups for our economy 👉 showcase innovations from some of Ontario's brightest minds Thanks again @iac_canada for being a co-host and @investontario for your event partnership. We look forward to continuing important and much-needed conversations about collaboration, economic growth and prosperity for all Ontarians.

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