WIPO City Award
Launched for the very first time in 2026 by the World Intellectual Property Organization, this award recognizes visionary cities – not for what they have already accomplished – but for the bold pledges they make to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year. Open to cities across all 194 WIPO Member States, the award seeks to applaud mayors and city leaders who are committed to ignite change that will strengthen their local innovation landscape, unlock the creative potential of its citizens, and ensure meaningful participation in shaping their communities' future, while inspiring other municipalities to pursue similar transformative approaches.
视频：表彰致力于倡导创新和创意的城市
IMAGE: WIPO/Berrod
Award ceremony 2026
Meet the finalists
Cities of all sizes from across the globe submitted inspiring visions and bold pledges. Fifteen cities have emerged as finalists – each setting out its own vision and ideas for bringing people together to unlock the innovative and creative potential of its community.
International Jury Panel
Winners are selected through the deliberations and evaluation of an international independent jury panel comprised of high-profile individuals with extensive expertise in cultural and creative sector, urban planning, a profound understanding of communities and fostering innovation-driven development.
Solange Cesarovna
Singer Songwriter and Vice President, International Council of Music Creators, Cabo Verde
Andrea Dempster Chung
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Kingston Creative, Jamaica
Andrei Iancu
Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, United States
Elias Mouawad
Innovation & Foresight Strategist, United Arab Emirates
Eve Peeterson
CEO, Tallinn Business Incubator, Estonia
Yerbol Suleimenov
Independent Director, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan
Zhilei (Ray) Tong
Founder, Chairman and President, COL Group, China
Tatiana Molcean
Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Switzerland
Pamela Coke-Hamilton
Executive Director, International Trade Center (ITC), Switzerland
产权组织创新城市奖遴选程序
1. 申请开放
请查阅相关指南 [PDF]，进一步了解申请程序及遴选标准。
2. 申请截止
3. 公布入围名单
4. 颁奖典礼
获奖者（每年最多三个）将在联合国市长论坛第六次会议的间隙，在日内瓦产权组织总部的颁奖典礼上宣布。典礼结束后将举行晚间招待会，来自世界各地的市长和国际外交界人士将出席。
您的城市为何应申请成为产权组织创新城市
Selected cities receive a comprehensive recognition package designed to maximize the impact of their pledges and provide lasting recognition of the city’s commitment to innovation excellence.
入选城市将获得一套全面的表彰方案，旨在最大限度地发挥其承诺事项的影响力，并对其卓越创新的承诺给予持久认可。
- 奖杯：获奖者将获得一座特制奖杯。
- 国际聚焦：城市在颁奖典礼上获得曝光，城市代表有机会与创新政策制定者和国际知识产权界建立联系。为一名城市代表提供差旅费。
- 专业内容创作：产权组织的专业媒体团队将与您合作，记录贵市正在实施的创新举措以及如何兑现承诺。由此产生的内容——如果合适——将在选定的产权组织平台上展示，并供您自行使用。
- 城市永久荣誉：获奖者将获得在其市内制作并展示产权组织城市官方纪念牌匾的专属权利。产权组织提供完整的设计规范，而各城市则可自行决定摆放和安装位置，以最大限度地提高当地影响力和可见度。
奖杯的象征意义
