PCT Newsletter

July-August 2026 | No. 07-08/2026

WIPO Global Awards 2026 – winners announced

11 SMEs and startups recognized for strategic use of IP to drive growth and progress

Innovative enterprises from around the world have been named as winners of the fifth annual WIPO Global Awards.

The Awards were established in 2022 to celebrate startups and SMEs that use intellectual property (IP) to grow their businesses and generate positive impact. This year’s competition attracted more than 1,300 applications across 126 countries.

The 11 Award-winners were selected across a range of sectors through rigorous evaluation of their business case, IP strategy, internal IP culture and contribution to addressing societal challenges. They include: Infira (agrifood startup – Argentina); AgZen (agrifood SME – United States of America); Dabida (creative industries startup – Republic of Korea); Jade ND (creative industries SME – Brazil); Flosfia (environment startup – Japan); Botree (environment SME – China); Regend (health startup – China); ArteryFlow (health SME – China); Drovid (ICT startup – Chile); ICTK (ICT SME – Republic of Korea); and Bearmind (sports – Switzerland).

Winners will receive intensive mentoring on IP strategy, market access and fundraising, as well as networking opportunities as members of the Global Awards Alumni Community.

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