Is an Intellectual Property (IP) strategy required when applying to the Ontario Food Technology Pilot (OFTP) program?

Yes, all Ontario Food Technology Pilot (OFTP) funding recipients must demonstrate that they have an Intellectual Property (IP) strategy in place or in development. Applicants who have not yet started on their IP strategy will be required to outline budget line items for these costs or prove their involvement with intellectual property resources such as Elevate IP, Intellectual Property Ontario, or a law firm to receive CFIN funding. Successful applicants must agree to the terms of CFIN's Intellectual Property Policy included in the Master Project Agreement. Any IP deriving from CFIN projects, ownership rights and exploitation thereof, will remain in Canada for a minimum of five (5) years.