IP in the Innovation Ecosystem
Turning knowledge into innovation
WIPO helps countries, institutions and innovators strengthen innovation ecosystems using data, policy advice and practical tools.
An innovation ecosystem brings together key actors - businesses, universities, governments and investors—that shape how innovation happens and grows.
We support countries and institutions worldwide to build stronger innovation ecosystems.
What we do
We support innovation ecosystems across three key areas:
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Turning data into decisions
Measure what matters – IP data for smarter innovation:
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From mind to market
IP is your growth engine, put it to work:
- Support for startups and SMEs
- IP finance and valuation
- Technology transfer
- IP commercialization
- Support for universities and research (e.g. TISCs, Institutional IP Policies Database) and access to information (e.g. WIPO INSPIRE, ARDI, ASPI)
- Amplifier programs (e.g. Patent Drafting Training, Inventor Assistance Program, Scale Up Your IP)
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Guiding disputes to resolution
Global legal knowledge and services at your fingertips:
- Support for justice systems: WIPO Judicial Institute
- Access to legal information: WIPO Lex
- Mediation, Arbitration and Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Work with us
Contact us or request support to strengthen your innovation ecosystem.