
IFIA invites Applicants for the 2025 WIPO Global Awards Competition for SMEs.
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 competition is open for self-nomination to applicants from around the world and from all industries. The inaugural phase has started with enterprises, but there are two other award categories planned for women and youth.
The nomination process seeks to identify inventors, creators and entrepreneurs using intellectual property (IP) rights to achieve their business goals and whose skills, technological developments, and creative content contribute to progress and improve other people’s lives.
Award winners are selected by a diverse, independent international jury with a unique expertise in IP, innovation, the creative industries, investment and business.
WIPO Global Awards benefits
International promotion, recognition, and visibility. |
Travel to Geneva to attend the awards ceremony and other networking events. | A personalized mentorship program to achieve new business goals and facilitate access to funding and partnership opportunities. |
The previous edition of the WIPO Global Awards
Who Can Apply?
We invite innovators and entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries—technology, fashion, healthcare, agriculture, design, and beyond—who are utilizing intellectual property (IP) such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, or geographical indications to drive meaningful impact and transform lives.
Submissions are welcome in six languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Benefits for the Winners
- Global Recognition: Winners will receive an exclusive invitation to the Awards Ceremony held during the WIPO Assembly in Geneva, scheduled for July 2025.
- Customized Mentorship: Gain access to expert guidance tailored to refine IP strategies, explore new business opportunities, and secure funding. This program goes beyond accolades, offering practical support to accelerate your success.
- Special Awards: Additional recognition will be given to the Best Woman Entrepreneur and the Best Youth Entrepreneur, celebrating their exceptional contributions.
We encourage you to share this unique opportunity within your networks to help us attract a vibrant and diverse range of applicants. For detailed information and guidance on how to apply, please visit the official WIPO Global Awards website. You can also find the Call for Applications flyer and brochure attached.
What Do You Gain?
- Personalized Mentorship: Expert guidance to help you bring your innovations and creative projects to market effectively.
- Exclusive Resources: Access to valuable tools and support from WIPO to enhance your intellectual property and business strategies.
- Worldwide Recognition: Showcase your achievements on a global platform, boosting your visibility and credibility.
- Networking Opportunities: Participate in the prestigious awards ceremony and connect with global leaders and innovators at exclusive events in Geneva, Switzerland—with travel expenses fully covered.
The WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition is now open
The WIPO Global Awards 2023 is searching for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) candidates from around the world that use intellectual property (IP)-backed innovation and creativity in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society.
Application Period: January 15 – March 31. .
Reference: WIPO