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How to Participate
- Register on the Competition platform
- Submit your video entry by March 15, 2026, 23:59 CET
- Cast your vote for the People's Choice Prize from April 6-19, 2026
- Winners will be announced on April 24, 2026
The Competition is now closed for submissions.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a video entry to the World IP Day Youth Video Competition. We have received XXX entries from XX countries.
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The public vote is now open.
How to vote on the Competition platform
- Click “vote” for the entries you think deserve to win the People’s Choice Prize.
- You can vote for a total of 5 videos.
- Share your favorite videos on social media using #WorldIPDay.
Announcement of the winners
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Announcement of the winners
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Meet the winners of the World IP Day Youth Video Competition!
First prize: XXXXXXX
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Second prize: XXXXXXX
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Third prize: XXXXXXX
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People’s Choice Prize: XXXXXXX
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Prizes of the Competition
- First Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 3,000
- Second Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 2,000
- Third Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 1,000
- The People’s Choice Prize: Digital equipment valued at up to CHF 500
- Top 20 entries: The top 20 winning entries will benefit from training opportunities offered by the WIPO Academy.
Important Dates
- Launch: January 8, 2026
- Submission deadline: March 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET
- Public vote: April 6 to 19, 2026
- Winner announcement: April 24, 2026
Get Inspired
Frequently Asked Questions of the Competition
- How IP supports innovation and creativity in sports.
- How inventors, creators and entrepreneurs are redefining the game.
- The impact of IP-driven solutions on athletes, fans, or the broader sports industry.
- Your video has not been published previously online.
- The video has not been recognized and/or won an award in another competition.
- The video was made by you or your group, and you must have obtained permission to use any third-party content included in it.
- You must provide a proof of authorization to use any background music recordings or sound recordings featured in your video.
- Your video does not include watermarks or any other similar markings.
- Your video is in MP4 format and between 60-90 seconds long.
- Your video does not contain any embedded subtitles or captions.
- Videos may include audio narrative in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
- Your video must not violate any copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial designs, distinctive signs, contractual obligations, or any other IP rights, or other proprietary rights of any third party.
- Your video may include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in making your video
The World IP Day 2026 Video Competition Jury will select the top 20 entries to advance to the public vote and choose the top three videos based on the established judging criteria. Videos will be evaluated on their adherence to the theme, originality, creativity, messaging, visual appeal, and other factors. All decisions made by the Jury are final.
Each person may cast up to five votes to indicate their preferred entries. Participants of the public vote do not need to have submitted a video to participate in the public vote.
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Hear from previous winners of the Competition
Hear from previous winners of the Competition.
"Our short film encapsulates how the rhythm of one person’s creativity can ripple outward, affecting lives in ways they might never anticipate. Our video demonstrates the transformative potential of artistic expression, how composing a heartfelt song, can inspire new possibilities—both in individuals and in the world at large."
- A team from The Philippines led by Kirby Lagare won the first prize of the World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition for their short film “A Little Love”.
Photo: Kirby Lagare
“This competition helped us to demonstrate how Koyamo uses IP to solve problems and make a positive impact. Our platform features original content including cartoons, animations, and games, all of which are considered intellectual property. Through the World IP Day 2024 Youth Video Competition, we were able to highlight how we leverage our IP to create educational content in local languages for children.”
- Idamiebi Ilamina Eremie (Nigeria), first prize winner of the World IP Day 2024 Youth Video Competition.
Photo: Idamiebi Ilamina Eremie
“The World IP Day 2023 Video Competition sparked interest in Li brocade heritage and encouraged its use in daily life of many families. I hope our video helps the public understand and appreciate Li Brocade culture.”
- Chaoying Zhang (China), first prize winner of the World IP Day 2023 Video Competition.
Photo: Chaoying Zhang
“As a medical engineer and entrepreneur, I know that protecting your work with intellectual property rights opens doors. IP protection lets inventors sell, trade, or license their patented technology to others. Winning first prize in the World IP Day 2022 Video Competition fueled my innovation journey.”
- Hekma Jabouli (Syria), first prize winner of the World IP Day 2022 Youth Video Competition.
Photo: Hekma Jabouli
“Securing second place in the World IP Day 2023 Video Competition has been an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. For me and the women involved, this achievement has been a profound source of encouragement, filling us with positivity and a renewed belief in our abilities. The global appreciation for our humble wooden toys, crafted in a remote region, has been nothing short of inspiring. It has shown us that creativity and hard work, even from the most remote corners, can capture hearts across the world. This experience has been a powerful reminder that our traditions and skills hold universal appeal and deserve to be celebrated on such platforms.”
- Dr. Neelima Boghadi (India), second prize winner of the World IP Day 2023 Video Competition.
Photo: Dr. Neelima Boghadi
“The best way to encourage women to use IP systems is to show them the power of protection in action. Our "Register your work" video features young women creating art and conducting research, highlighting the importance of protecting their creations. This action guarantees the visibility of women in addition to obtaining legal protection for their work and their economic remuneration.”
- Lorraine Juarbe (Puerto Rico), third prize winner of the World IP Day 2023 Video Competition.
Photo: Lorraine Juarbe