WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026 for Women Innovators

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Applications are open WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026. The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program for Women Innovators is a free online capacity-building program designed for women-led university spin-offs, research ventures and deep-tech startups seeking to leverage intellectual property (IP) to support commercialization, growth and investment readiness.

This special edition supports women innovators developing technologies through university and research-based activities, helping them address technology transfer challenges and strengthen the role of IP in their commercialization journey.

Through practical training, expert guidance and peer learning, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to bring innovative technologies to market and build sustainable growth strategies.

WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program Objectives

Scale Up Your IP helps participants:

Integrate IP into go-to-market strategies.
Identify unique selling points and define competitive advantages.
Use IP databases for competitor and market analysis.
Develop brand strategies for deep-tech innovations.
Address IP ownership and spin-off structuring challenges.
Prepare investor-ready data rooms to unlock funding opportunities.

WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program Benefits

1 introductory session on IP rights and the relevance for your venture.
5 interactive training sessions led by IP and business experts.
Actionable factsheets and handouts to build your IP commercialization strategy.
Practical templates and tools to support spin-off growth.
Networking opportunities with peers, partners, and investors.
A chance to pitch in front of investors at the final event.
Certificate of participation (available to those who complete all sessions).

Who should Apply?

Women-led deep-tech ventures developing innovative technologies across all sectors.
Women founders and co-founders of university spin-offs and research-based ventures.
Women inventors and researchers from universities and research institutions looking to commercialize technologies and create spin-offs.