Applications are open, until March 31, 2025 for the “WIPO Global Awards 2025″, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The initiative is aimed at SMEs, startups, and university spin-offs that leverage Intellectual Property to create value with the goal of transforming research and ideas into successful business ventures, achieving business growth through intellectual property-based strategies, and developing innovative content that contributes to the UN SDGs indicators. For the 2025 edition, special mentions have also been introduced to recognize and award the best woman and young female entrepreneur of 2025, selected from the winning companies.
Benefits for winners:
- Tailored one-to-one mentorship
- Exclusive access to WIPO resources
- Worldwide visibility and recognition
- Access to exclusive events
Key stages of the 2025 edition:
- Application period (January 15 to March 31)
- Selection of finalists (second week of May)
- Selection of winners (end of May)
- Awards ceremony in Geneva (second week of July)
It is possible to register until March 31, 2025, by accessing the following link.