WIPO Global Awards 2026

The WIPO Global Awards 2026 are now open to startups and SMEs that make smart use of intellectual property to drive business growth and social good, with focus areas including health, environment, creative industries, food & agriculture, ICT, and a new sports category linked to World IP Day 2026. 

Special mentions will also recognise the best woman and youth entrepreneurs among the winners.

Awardees will receive 
✔️IP strategy mentoring
✔️Fundraising and partnership support
✔️International publicity
✔️An invitation to the Awards Ceremony at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

We encourage HKUMed researchers, startups and SMEs leveraging IP to translate innovation into real‑world impact to consider applying.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/awards/global

🗓 Applications close on March 31, 2026