IFIA's Startups Department

The IFIA’s Startups Department represents an initiative within IFIA, designed to assist inventors in either creating a startup based on their inventions or connecting with others to foster synergy. This initiative aims to enhance the likelihood of selling, licensing, or assuming the role of a CEO or partner within a startup. By doing so, it seeks to simplify the path for inventors to bring their inventions to the market, achieve success, and generate profits. Undoubtedly, this initiative stands as one of the most innovative and significant projects in IFIA’s history.

Furthermore, the Department of Startups at IFIA, in collaboration with the Startups Global Link Program, was formulated by the Director of IFIA-ABIPIR. The proposal was presented to representatives from over 70 countries and was officially submitted for consideration at the 37th IFIA General Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, where it received unanimous approval. Consequently, the program will be centrally coordinated from Brazil and will operate with complete autonomy.

About the Program

The purpose of the Program is to contribute to increasing the survival rates of Startups by enabling them to make valuable connections for the growth and scalability of their business.

The Program will be open to the participation of Startups from all Countries in which IFIA has institutional representation.

Mission

To empower and expedite the global growth of startups by providing them with comprehensive resources, promoting collaboration, and championing innovation.

Vision

To be the leading global ecosystem where startups, irrespective of their location or industry, can access resources, connections, and opportunities to stimulate growth and awareness of their innovations.

Values

Inclusivity
Collaboration
Integrity
Innovation
Growth
Transparency
Ethics

Commercial Partnerships vs Competitors

Collaboration

In our program, startups transition from being competitors to becoming business allies. We connect them with potential collaborators for mutual growth and success.

Win-Win

A successful ecosystem is one in which all participants emerge as winners. We foster a culture of collaboration and mutual growth by fostering commercial partnerships instead of competition.