Parlee McLaws LLP is once again participating as an intellectual property service provider with ElevateIP Alberta, which has relaunched its program for Alberta startups and small and medium-sized businesses.

ElevateIP Alberta provides eligible businesses with funding and access to intellectual property expertise to help them develop and put an IP strategy into practice. The program is delivered by Innovate Calgary on behalf of the University of Calgary.

Parlee McLaws is part of the program’s network of IP service providers. Through the program, our Intellectual Property & Innovation team works with eligible businesses on IP strategy and implementation, including patents, trademarks and other intellectual property matters.

Applications open this fall

The relaunched program includes two application periods:

  • Aug. 31–Sept. 30, 2026
  • Nov. 2–Dec. 1, 2026

The program has made changes to its funding streams and application process for this intake. Businesses considering an application should review the current funding information and application guide before applying.

Program information: ElevateIP Alberta funding streams and resources
Application Guide: Application Guide

Information sessions

ElevateIP Alberta will hold two online sessions covering the funding streams, application process and changes to the program:

Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m. MT
Register for the Sept. 8 session

Friday, Sept. 11 | 1 p.m. MT
Register for the Sept. 11 session