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

Published: 17 Jan 2024 866 views

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.

WIPO Global Awards

Application Deadline	March 31, 2024
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO)
Gender	Men and Women

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

• 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

March 31, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) on global-awards.wipo.int to apply