IAP: Colombia

Income eligibility criteria:

  • Inventors with fixed or variable monthly income not exceeding four legal monthly minimum wages (SMLMV) in accordance with Law 789 of 2002.
  • Micro and small enterprises as established in Decree 957 of June 5, 2019.

Invention eligibility criteria:

  • The invention is not subject to any of the exclusions or exceptions to patentability under Articles 15 and 20 of Decision 486 of 2000 of the Andean Community.
  • Absence of prior art related to the invention.
  • The invention can be used in industry within the next 10 years.

Documentation required to demonstrate eligibility:

  • Most recent payroll slip (if employed), income certificate or tax return (if self-employed), or signed affidavit or sworn statement of lack of financial means (if unemployed).
  • Income tax return or income certificate (for enterprises).
  • Description of your invention, including technical characteristics, problem solved, differences from existing similar inventions, and market potential.
  • Document with the graphical representation of the invention (drawings, sketches, or photos in a single PDF file).
  • Authorization letter signed by all co-inventors or other parties (if the invention was developed jointly with others).
  • Confidentiality agreement (must be signed by all parties if jointly developed).

For more information, visit the country IAP webpage of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce of Colombia (SIC).

If you have any questions about the local eligibility criteria and selection process, please contact our IAP focal point in Colombia.