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WIPO Global Awards 2026 (Sports Category)

Key Information
Organisation
World Intellectual Property Organization
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
19 Mar 2026
Program Type
Prize

About this Program

A special 2026 edition of the WIPO Global Awards adding a dedicated category for IP-led innovation in sports.

Benefits & What You Get

Global recognition in Geneva; personalized mentorship; exclusive access to investor networks.

Eligibility

SMEs and startups globally using Intellectual Property to drive societal and economic value.

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
Startup
Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform
Egypt
Startup
Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers
Ghana
Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer
Rwanda
Startup
Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages
South Africa

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