The Startup IP Lab

You must register via Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-startup-ip-lab-tickets-2002444237619?aff=oddtdtcreator A hands-on working session for ambitious founders. Your intellectual property is one of your company's most valuable assets - but many startups don't know where to begin. In this interactive 2.5-hour workshop, you'll build the first version of your own Foundational IP Strategy alongside experienced facilitators from ElevateIP Alberta and a team of expert IP Coaches. Rather than sitting through another presentation, you'll actively work through each section of the strategy in real time. After a brief introduction to each component, you'll complete your strategy with guidance from our facilitators before receiving personalized feedback from IP Professionals who can help strengthen your thinking and identify opportunities you may have overlooked. Our goal is to have a ratio of 1 IP Professional per 5 Lab Participants, but ratios may vary based on attendance. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a completed Foundational IP Strategy - a practical roadmap that can help you make smarter business decisions, prioritize your IP investments, and better position your company for growth, investment, and commercialization. The Foundational IP Strategy also informs your application for ElevateIP Alberta program funding - so if you plan on applying - you'll be ready to go! Whether you're just starting out or preparing to scale, this workshop will help you take control of your intellectual property with confidence. Built Here. Backed Here. Calgary Innovation Week is the city-wide moment that brings Calgary’s innovation ecosystem into full view. Across the week, founders, industry, investors, talent and community organizations come together to share what they’re building, make connections, and show the strength of what’s being built here – and backed – here. By registering for this event, you acknowledge that Platform Calgary (the organization), as well as third-party organizations hosting activities in the shared public spaces of Platform Innovation Centre (the venue), may capture photos, audio, and video recordings. These materials may include your image or likeness and may be used for promotional purposes, including marketing, social media, and other communications by the respective organizations. Since the event is held in a public space with multiple users, complete exclusion from photography or recording cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, your name and contact information may be shared with select event sponsors for the purpose of post-event engagement. This is intended to enhance your event experience and provide relevant follow-up from participating partners. The collection and use of personal information complies with Alberta’s PIPA and Canada’s PIPEDA. For more details on how we handle personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.