WIPO Global Awards 2024

Summary:

The WIPO Global Awards 2024 is a competition that celebrates small businesses and startups that use intellectual property (IP) to protect, manage, and commercialize their innovations and creativity. The competition is organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a global agency that promotes IP for development. The competition has two categories: SMEs and startups, and covers various sectors such as health, agriculture, manufacturing, IT, and more.

Sponsor:

The competition is sponsored by WIPO, with the collaboration of the Bank of Industry, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and the European Union.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to SMEs and startups that are located in one of the 193 WIPO Member States. Applicants must demonstrate their understanding and ability to use IP rights, such as patents, trademarks, designs, or trade secrets, to achieve their business objectives. Applicants must also show their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their innovation and creativity.

Benefits:

The competition offers the following benefits to the selected finalists and winners:

• International promotion, recognition, and visibility through various platforms
• An invitation to the awards ceremony and other networking events in Geneva, Switzerland
• A personalized mentorship program with a recognized IP expert or senior leader
• A seed grant of up to $200,000 to support their work and development

Deadline:

March 31, 2024

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