Protecting your research and intellectual property
Foreign interference can include activities aimed at obtaining innovative Canadian research and development and intellectual property, including in the following fields:
- Sensitive and dual-use technologies;
- Early stage STEM field research or commercial environments (e.g., start-ups);
- Big data analytics; and,
- Critical infrastructure.
It is important to remember that:
- Knowing who is in control and who will benefit from the investment is critical.
- Businesses of all sizes are targeted – even if you are small, your work can be of value.
- Espionage and the misappropriation of research not only threaten the livelihood of Canadian businesses and institutions but pose significant long-term threats to Canada's prosperity.
Learn more about protecting your knowledge and innovations:
- Safeguarding Your Research online portal;
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships;
- Mitigating economic and/or geopolitical risks in sensitive research projects guidance document; and
- Protect Your Research.
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