Ontario Intellectual Property Advanced Curriculum Call for Proposals
On December 16, 2021, eCampusOntario released a call for proposals to develop an advanced curriculum course focused on intellectual property (IP) to support the implementation of the Government of Ontario’s Intellectual Property Action Plan.
A Key Component of Ontario’s IP Action Plan
The Ontario government is helping innovators understand the value of protecting their ideas by increasing access to digital IP education modules.
This made-for-Ontario curriculum will enable anyone considering commercialization opportunities to sharpen their ability to generate, protect, and leverage their IP in a global context. This curriculum will include examples from key sectors, identified by the province, and will enhance IP literacy and capacity across Ontario. It will support a breadth of learners including entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), researchers, and staff from innovation intermediaries such as Technology Transfer Offices, Applied Research Offices and Regional Innovation Centres.
This call for proposals seeks a multidisciplinary team of experts from within Ontario’s innovation ecosystem to work collaboratively to create a course that meets the learning objectives identified by the Ontario Expert Panel on Intellectual Property in their February 2020 report.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
| December 16, 2021 | Launch Call for Proposals |
| December 16, 2021 – February 1, 2022 | Proposal submission window |
| January 6, 2022, 5:00pm ET | Last day to submit questions to ipcurriculum@ecampusontario.ca |
| January 14, 2022 | Questions and responses posted on eCampusOntario website |
| February 1, 2022, 11:59pm EST | Deadline for application submission |
| February 2022 | Evaluation process |
| March 2022 | Successful applicant / consortium notified |
Technical Briefing and FAQ
IP Advanced Curriculum Technical Briefing
Presentation Slides
IP Advanced Curriculum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Submission Requirements
All submissions must adhere to the submission guidelines in the Call for Proposals.
Completed proposals are to be emailed to ipcurriculum@ecampusontario.ca no later than 11:59pm EST on February 1, 2022.
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