The WIPO Global Awards honor outstanding businesses and individuals that, in addition to using intellectual property wisely for commercialization, also positively impact society via their inventiveness and creativity.
Applications from a variety of economic sectors and WIPO’s 193 Member States are invited to enter the yearly Awards competition. The competition initially included small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), but in 2024 it added a second category for startups. Future iterations of the software are intended to include more categories.
Awards:
Winners will receive:
- Travel to Geneva to attend the Awards Ceremony and special events (funded in
accordance with WIPO’s rules), - A WIPO Trophy specifically designed for this Program,
- Customized IP mentorship opportunities (considering, on a case-by-case basis, the
business background and specific needs of the winners). - In addition, winners will be offered promotion, visibility and recognition through an Awards ceremony, special WIPO Awards webpage, WIPO media, and other external IP related media.
Eligibility:
- The Awards Program is open to all SMEs located in at least one of WIPO’s 193 Member States and meeting the following conditions:
- It is a registered business entity. Proof of registration is required.
- It has no more than 300 employees and up to 15 US$ millions of total annual sales.
- It is a holder of at least one registered IP right.
- It is exporting its products or services to at least one country.
