Are you a Hong Kong-based SME looking to strengthen your intellectual property (IP) strategy and support your business growth?
WIPO is bringing its One-Day IP Workshop for SMEs to BIP Asia Forum 2026, taking place on November 19–20, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong SAR.
The workshop will offer up to 15 Hong Kong-based SMEs the opportunity to receive personalized, one-on-one guidance from IP experts. Ahead of the event, participating companies will complete WIPO's IP Diagnostics process, which will provide the basis for tailored discussions on how IP can support their business and international expansion objectives.
What Startups Will Gain
- A dedicated 45-minute private mentoring session with WIPO and IP experts
- Personalized guidance based on the startup’s WIPO IP Diagnostics Report
- Practical advice on patents, trademarks, software protection, international expansion, and IP strategy
- Insights on how to align IP with business growth, partnerships, and fundraising objectives
- Access to WIPO’s IP for Business tools, resources, and support ecosystem
- Complimentary BIP Asia entrance access
Who Can Apply
Startups that:
- Have an innovative product, technology, or service
- Are interested in strengthening their IP strategy
- Are willing to complete the WIPO IP Diagnostics process prior to the event
- Have a confirmed representative attending BIP Asia 2026 in Hong Kong*
*This is an in-person workshop and selected participants are expected to attend onsite during BIP Asia 2026 in Hong Kong.
How It Works
Selected startups will:
- Participate in a short virtual onboarding session introducing WIPO IP Diagnostics
- Complete their WIPO IP Diagnostics assessment
- Receive a scheduled in-person mentoring session with WIPO and IP experts during BIPA on either November 19 or 20.
- Leave with practical recommendations and a tailored assessment to support their IP and business journey
How to Apply
Startups interested in participating must apply by October 20, 2026. Selection will be made on a rolling basis, with only 15 places available.