The WIPO IP Acceleration Program
WIPO’s new Innovation, Creativity and Development Acceleration Program was introduced as part of WIPO’s Program of Work and Budget 2026/27 and is a continuation of the Build Back Fund.
- 18+ projects for local communities from indigenous peoples, to associations and producers;
- 15+ projects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and key domestic sectors such as the tourism, technology and creative industries; and
- 4+ projects for government officials, public servants and intermediary institutions in areas including access to IP-backed finance, accelerating life sciences innovation, patent examination and analytics.
Explore the projects under the WIPO Build Back Fund:
The targeted and impact-driven program will propel the impact of targeted projects that will empower communities to use IP as a catalyst for social and economic transformation. Building on the success of the build back initiatives in 2024/25, this new Program will take IP-driven development to the next level by building on the foundations established in development assistance for IP to deepen impact and ensure long-term sustainability. By refining project selection and prioritizing measurable outcomes, the Innovation, Creativity and Development Acceleration Program will build on past achievements, creating sustainable high-impact opportunities for communities to fully integrate IP into their development strategies and unlock their economic potential.