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WIPO Global IP Innovation Awards
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WIPO Global IP Innovation Awards

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Opportunity type
Award
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Archived
Age
18+

About this opportunity

The WIPO Global Awards recognize startups and SMEs worldwide that strategically use intellectual property (IP) to scale their businesses and create real‑world impact. The 2026 edition is the 5th year of the competition.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition of 11 enterprises:
  • 10 prizes across all sectors (health, agrifood, environment, creative industries, ICT, etc.)
  • 1 thematic prize: SMEs in Sports (aligned with World IP Day 2026 theme)
  • 2 special mentions: Best Woman Entrepreneur and Best Youth Entrepreneur

Tailored 6‑month mentorship program on IP commercialization and business strategy.

Global visibility through WIPO–UN system.

Connections to investors, corporates, institutions, and service providers.

Invitation to Geneva for the Awards Ceremony during WIPO Assemblies.

Who can apply

  • Must be a startup or SME from a WIPO Member State
  • Demonstrated use of IP rights as a strategic asset
  • Strong business model and IP protection strategy
  • Clear IP commercialization plan
  • Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Application submitted between January 15 – March 31, 2026
  • Running a project or organization
  • Working (full-time or part-time)

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