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Use the “Manage your contribution” link in any receipt email or, if you have an account, the Contributions page of your account. You can cancel anytime.

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Help more Canadians go from idea to invention

Your contribution helps FICI reach people before they have an idea, support inventors on their way to market, and send Canadian innovation to the world stage.

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Where your contribution goes

You can direct your contribution to a specific area, or let FICI use it where it’s needed most.

Where it’s needed most

Flexible support FICI can direct to the work that needs it most, right now.

The National Team

Sends Canadian inventors to represent the country at international invention competitions.

Inclusive Innovators

Removes barriers so more people, including disabled and neurodivergent innovators, can take part.

From Zero to Invention

Brings invention education to people with no idea yet, including underserved communities.

University chapters

Supports student-run chapters running workshops and IP education on campuses across Canada.

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Pick an area in the form below, or leave it flexible and FICI will apply it where it does the most good.

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FICI is a not-for-profit organization, not a registered charity. We can’t issue official donation receipts for income-tax purposes, and your contribution isn’t eligible for a charitable tax credit. You’ll receive a payment receipt from Stripe and a thank-you from FICI. If you’re contributing on behalf of a business, speak with your accountant about how to record it.

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Where your contribution goes

Where it’s needed most

The National Team

Inclusive Innovators

From Zero to Invention

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