WIPO GLOBAL AWARDS 2026 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) hereby informs members of the public, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups, of the WIPO Global Awards 2026 competition organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Awards recognize outstanding SMEs and startups that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) to drive innovation, creativity, and positive impact on society. Eligible participants must be registered business entities with a maximum of 300 staff and an annual revenue not exceeding USD 15 million, offering innovative products or services associated with IP assets. The competition covers key sectors including Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Health, Environment, Creative Industries, and Agrifood. The application period runs from January to the end of March 2026, after which finalists and winners will be selected through a competitive evaluation process. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed competition rules and submit their applications through the official WIPO Global Awards platform within the prescribed period.