WIPO Global Awards 2026
Awarding innovative and creative companies that turn Intellectual Property into economic and societal value
We celebrate and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that use IP to grow their business and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Winners receive a personalized mentorship and exclusive support to facilitate their access to funding and business opportunities.
Winning the WIPO Global Awards places your company on the global stage. Led by WIPO, the UN agency for Innovation and Creativity, the Awards bring strong credibility for how your business transforms IP into real commercial value.
How to apply to the WIPO Global Awards
Open to startups and SMEs from all 194 WIPO Member States.
You can apply if your business:
Is legally registered
Has a maximum of 300 employees and USD 15M in annual revenue
Offers an innovative product or service linked to IP
Holds at least one pending (for startups) or registered (for SMEs) IP right
Shows early-market activity (for startups) or commercial traction (for SMEs)
📅 Candidature aperte fino al 31 marzo
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