Subject: WIPO: Call for Applications – 2026 WIPO Global Awards Now Open
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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:01:19 +0200

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Dear Sir or Madam,

We are pleased to announce that the WIPO Global Awards 2026 are now open for 
applications.

From 15 January to 31 March, startups and SMEs from all around the world and 
all economic sectors are invited to apply and showcase how they use 
intellectual property (IP) to scale their business and create real-world 
impact.

In 2026, 11 companies will be recognized:

*	10 winners across all sectors of the economy (from health and agrifood, to 
environment, creative industries, and ICT)
*	1 Thematic Prize: SME in Sports, in line with the theme of World IP Day 
2026
*	2 Special Mentions: Best Woman Entrepreneur and Best Youth Entrepreneur

What makes the WIPO Global Awards unique is that they reward companies who 
use IP rights as a strategic asset for growth, across any industry, anywhere 
in the world.

Winners receive (benefit):

*	Global visibility through the WIPO-UN network system
*	A tailored 6-month mentorship program on IP assets commercialization and 
business strategy
*	Connections to investors, corporates, institutions, and business networks
*	An invitation to the Awards Ceremony during the WIPO Assemblies in Geneva

To support you in sharing this opportunity with your network, you will find:

An e-mail (below) that you can share with the startups and SMEs in your 
network

A PDF brochure (attached)

A 
<https://trello.com/b/gXnLRY0X/wipo-global-awards-2026-information-and-social-media-kit> 
Social Media Kit with visuals, animations, videos and post suggestions

We remain at your disposal for any questions and look forward to receiving 
applications from your country.

Best regards,

Marcelo Di Pietro

Director WIPO Awards

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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Apply Now: WIPO Global Awards 2026 open for startups and SMEs worldwide

Optional subtitle: The UN Awards for innovative and creative businesses that 
turn IP into real-world value.

Whether you protect your brand with trademarks, copyright your creative 
works, or hold patents on inventions, this is your chance to be recognized 
on a global stage.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the UN agency for 
Innovation and Creativity, has opened applications for the WIPO Global 
Awards 2026, a competition celebrating startups and SMEs that use 
intellectual property (IP) to grow their business and generate positive 
impact.

Entrepreneurs from all industries and all regions of the world can apply 
between 15 January and 31 March 2026.

Applications are accepted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and 
Russian.

Why apply?

*	Gain international recognition through the WIPO-UN network system
*	Access a customized 6-month mentorship on IP strategy, commercialization, 
and business growth
*	Connect with investors, corporates, institutions, and business hubs 
worldwide
*	Attend the Awards Ceremony in Geneva during the WIPO Assemblies (194 
countries represented)

In 2026, 11 companies will be selected: 10 winners across all economic 
sectors, 1 Thematic Prize in Sports, and 2 Special Mentions (Best Woman 
Entrepreneur and Best Youth Entrepreneur).

To learn more or apply, visit:  <https://www.wipo.int/en/web/awards/global> 
wipo.int/en/web/awards/global

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