Are you developing innovative technology, products or solutions?
Do you want to better understand how intellectual property (IP) can help you protect your technology and other intangible assets, strengthen your business, attract partners and investors, and expand into new markets?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is inviting applications from 10 innovative startups and SMEs to participate in exclusive one-on-one IP mentoring sessions.
Selected participants will receive a 45-minute to 1-hour dedicated mentoring session from WIPO-selected IP experts, focused on how to strategically use IP to support their business growth and commercialization.
What you will gain:
- Tailored advice based on your business model, technology and specific challenges
- Practical guidance on how to identify, protect, manage and leverage your IP
- Insights into IP risks and opportunities relevant to technology-driven businesses
- Identify your key intangible assets and sources of business value
- Guidance on IP issues related to partnerships, manufacturing, investment and international expansion
- Access to relevant WIPO tools and resources to help you manage your IP strategically
- Complementary access to ISIF’26 within TEKNOFEST
Who should apply?
We are selecting participants who want to better understand the strategic value of IP and integrate it effectively into their business models, particularly:
- Technology startups and SMEs: businesses developing or commercializing innovative technologies, products or solutions
- Innovative technology teams and entrepreneurs: participants in TEKNOFEST technology competitions or other technology-driven ventures with the ambition to develop their projects into sustainable businesses
We are particularly interested in technologies and businesses working in areas such as AI and software, UAVs and autonomous systems, aerospace and satellite technologies, robotics, defense and security technologies, agricultural technologies, health technologies, blockchain, energy, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
Location: TEKNOFEST 2026, Şanlıurfa (Türkiye)
Date: October 2, 2026
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
To ensure high quality and personalized mentoring, only 10 participants will be selected. This is an in-person workshop and selected participants are expected to attend onsite during ISIF’26 in Şanlıurfa.
Bring your technology. Bring your business challenge. Discover how IP can help turn your innovation into business value.