WIPO Global Awards for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 2024

WIPO Global Awards celebrates exceptional enterprises and individuals making smart use of intellectual property for commercialization while also bringing a positive contribution to society through their innovation and creativity.

The annual Awards contest is organized for applicants originating from WIPO's 193 Member States and diverse economic sectors. Initially inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contest introduced a new category for startups in 2024. There are plans to incorporate additional categories in upcoming editions of the program.

• Table of Content
• About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• WIPO Global Awards
• Aim and Benefits of WIPO Global Awards
• Requirements for WIPO Global Awards Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states. Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.... continue reading

WIPO Global Awards

Aim and Benefits of WIPO Global Awards

• Finalists and winners receive international promotion, recognition, and visibility through various platforms.
• Winners are invited to attend the awards ceremony and other networking events in Geneva, Switzerland. Travel expenses covered.
• Winners are provided a personalized mentorship program.

Requirements for WIPO Global Awards Qualification

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit WIPO website