Call for Applications: Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC) for Startups and SMEs in Lao PDR

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, is pleased to launch the Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC) in Lao.An entity physically located in Saudi Arabia;

Do you already have a product or service on the market and want to better protect, manage, and use your intellectual property (IP) to grow your business?

This free, high value program is designed to help Laotian startups and SMEs strengthen their IP strategies and use IP as a practical tool for business growth, competitiveness, and market expansion.

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The IP Management Clinic is a four-month capacity-building program that provides tailored guidance and hands-on support to selected companies based on their specific business needs.

The program focuses on helping participating companies to:

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Understand the strategic role of IP in building and sustaining a competitive advantage

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Identify and protect their intellectual assets in both physical and digital environments

What selected companies will receive (free of charge)

Three one-on-one mentoring sessions with leading IP experts
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Creation and management of an IP strategy and portfolio

IP monetization (licensing, sales, and partnerships)

Networking opportunities with other companies participating in the clinic

All mentoring sessions and workshops are fully funded by the program.

Who can apply?

This call is open to startups and SMEs from all sectors.

To be eligible, applicant companies must:

Be a startup or SME based in Lao
Have a product or service that is already marketed
Be protected by at least one intellectual property right (such as a trademark, patent, utility model, industrial design, copyright, or trade secret)
Have a team of at least two people

Program timeline

Application deadline: 20 April 2026
Selection: 20–25 companies will be selected by the organizers
Program launch: In person event, 22–24 April 2026, Vientiane, Lao
Program duration: Four months (April to August 2026)

Selected companies are expected to actively participate in the program activities, including:

Attending online workshops and mentoring sessions
Sharing non confidential information about their business, technology, and IP
Providing feedback after the completion of the program

The estimated time commitment is 10–15 hours in total over four months.

How to apply

Interested companies must complete the application form by 20 April 2026.

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To learn more about the program and access the application form, please visit IP Management Clinic.