Launch of New Intellectual Property Development Fund

December 10, 2009

We are delighted to inform you that Minister Carroll today announced the launch of the new Intellectual Property Development Fund.  We know you have looked forward to this with great anticipation. Attached, please find the news release and backgrounder on the IP Development Fund. As well, detailed guidelines and FAQ’s about the IP Development Fund are now available on OMDC’s website www.omdc.on.ca.  
 
Application forms will be available on the website by December 14th. OMDC will begin accepting applications at that time for development expenditures incurred from April 1, 2009 and up to March 31, 2010.
 
Information sessions will be scheduled for January 19, 25 and 28 in Toronto, and February 17 in Ottawa.  Further details about how to register for the information sessions will be posted on our website, sent by email to stakeholders and featured in our monthly newsletter.
 
If you have any questions regarding the Intellectual Property Development Fund that are not addressed in the guidelines or FAQ’s, please contact the OMDC at IPFund@omdc.on.ca or (416) 645-8524.

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