momentumPI
intellectual property support
momentumPI aims to help support organizations (accelerators, incubators and others) offer innovative Canadian companies access to professional intellectual property (IP) services.
The initiative is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
The service ended on March 31, 2026.
Upcoming program:
We are awaiting confirmation of new funding, which should be available shortly.
If you are interested, we invite you to:
Fill out the expression of interest form
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Complete your entrepreneur profile on our portal
the momentumPI service
momentumPI consists of three parts:
- Training activities to raise awareness and equip support organizations and entrepreneurs about the importance of IP.
- The development and financing of a customized intellectual property strategy.
- The implementation and financing of this intellectual property strategy.
In Quebec, MAIN acts as a facilitator for momentumPI, working with a large pool of intellectual property experts.
The service was designed with the uniqueness of Quebec's ecosystem and the varied needs of support organizations and businesses in mind.
Unfortunately, the funds available for developing and implementing an IP strategy have been exhausted. However , you can still express your interest in the program by joining the waiting list and pre-filling out your entrepreneur profile on our portal.
1: startup training
start
The training course "The Fundamentals of IP: An Essential Guide"
Discover the fundamentals of intellectual property management in a start-up. Learn how to protect your innovations and promote a culture of intellectual property among your employees, investors, and business partners.
delve deeper
The "Advanced IP Strategies: Take Action to Drive Your Growth" training course
Deploy advanced intellectual property (IP) strategies to support and accelerate your business growth. Learn how to maximize the value of your intangible assets and integrate IP into your strategic decisions.
2: Create an IP strategy
As of November 1, 2025, it is no longer possible to apply for this program, as all funds have been allocated.
We would like to thank all the IP experts at Axelys and partner firms who contributed to the success of this service.
Companies currently working on phase 2 (or 2.5) are not affected; they may continue their ongoing activities under the conditions already established and approved by MAIN until March 31, 2026, at the latest.
You can express your interest in the program by registering on the waiting list.
3: Implementing your IP strategy
The support component for the implementation and financing of this intellectual property strategy has been completed, with all funds having been allocated.
We would like to thank all of our partners who contributed to its success.
Companies currently working on phase 3 are not affected; they may continue their activities under the conditions set out and approved by MAIN until March 31, 2026, at the latest.
You can express your interest in the program by registering on the waiting list.
consultation session
If you would like to meet with an IP professional to discuss your business project and better understand the next steps you may need to take to protect your IP, contact Louis-Pierre Gravelle.*
*Please note that this is not legal advice, but an opportunity to explore the options available to you.
With Louis-Pierre Gravelle, partner, lawyer, and patent agent at Dipchand LLP
If you have any questions, please contact the momentumPI team.
Please feel free to share your comments with us, attend one of our information sessions with CIPO, or contact a member of our team.
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main is a corporation incorporated under the laws of Quebec and is not an agency of the Crown.
main is a beneficiary of the ÉléverlaPI program, a national program of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), which is a leader in intellectual property support for young companies in Quebec.
