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WIPO Global Awards for SMEs 2027

Key Information

Organisation

World Intellectual Property Organization

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2026

Program Type

Prize

About this Program

Recognizing businesses that use their intellectual property (IP) to create a positive impact.

Benefits & What You Get

Global recognition; mentorship on IP strategy; networking with global innovators.

Eligibility

SMEs globally with innovative products/services backed by IP.

Startups That Could Apply

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Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

InstaDeep Tunisia AI champion acquired by BioNTech

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer

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