
Launched in 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Awards recognises enterprises that leverage intellectual property (IP) not only for business success but also as a driver of economic and social impact. Winners gain access to exclusive mentoring designed to maximise the strategic use of IP, including support for IP commercialisation, fundraising, partnership development, publicity, and more.
The WIPO Global Awards 2025 is now open for applications from start-ups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), university spin-outs, and other smaller enterprises across various business sectors, including health, environment, creativity, agrifood, and information and communication technology (ICT).
An independent jury of experts will select ten winning enterprises, with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony during the WIPO Assemblies in July 2025 at WIPO’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This year, the program introduces a new feature: special recognition for award winners led by women and youth entrepreneurs.
The application period closes on 31 March 2025.
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- Publication date
- 22 January 2025
- Author
- European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency