DEADLINE EXTENDED! - WIPO/EUIPO IP Management Clinic for Green Tech SMEs and Start-ups (2026 Edition)

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)’s IP for Business Division and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) are pleased to launch the 2026 Intellectual Property (IP) Management Clinic for Green and Sustainable Technology SMEs and Start-ups in the EU, EFTA Countries and Ukraine.

• Are you a green-tech or sustainability-driven small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or start-up developing innovative solutions in climate-tech, clean energy, circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, environmental services or related fields?
• Do you want to strengthen your capacity to strategically manage your IP assets, enhance your competitiveness, and prepare for investment readiness and international growth?

Apply now to join a tailored IP development program designed to help you leverage intellectual property as a core business asset.

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What you can expect

The course has been specifically designed for SMEs. It is compact, practical, and straightforward, requiring a limited time commitment (approximately 4 hours per month). Over the course of the clinic, selected companies will participate in:

Personalized mentoring and workshops

• Three to four one-on-one mentoring sessions with IP and business experts experienced in sustainable technologies.
• A series of thematic online workshops (1,5 hour each) focused on IP strategy, protection, commercialization, investment readiness, sustainability-linked innovation, and sector-specific challenges. 
• Guidance on how to effectively pitch to investors and communicate the value of your IP assets.

Deadline for application is 15 May 2026

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