The Global Awards program is aligned with the mission of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which aims to foster an environment where intellectual property rights promote innovation and creativity worldwide, benefiting society as a whole. The program is designed to acknowledge and encourage individuals or entities whose expertise and accomplishments drive advancements and enhance the well-being of people.
WIPO has recently announced the results of its 2023 competition and this year small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from China, France, Kenya, Mexico, Singapore, and Slovenia are the winners of the second edition of the annual competition.
The winner from Mexico, Centro de Retina Medica y Quirúrgica (CRMQ) is a patent-protected nanotechnology platform for drug delivery to the retina marks a groundbreaking advancement in treating common causes of blindness.
Winners will benefit from a customized mentoring program for each company, in areas such as accessing finance, establishing business partnerships, and strengthening their intellectual property strategies.
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- Publication date
- 19 July 2023
- Author
- European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency