WIPO Global Awards | Why and How to Apply

​Webinar in Collaboration with SAIP

​We encourage innovative companies with global ambition to join this session and explore how the WIPO Global Awards can support their next stage of growth.

​This session is designed specifically for Saudi startups and SMEs and will cover:

• ​What the WIPO Global Awards are and how they differ from other awards

• ​Who can apply and how the selection process works

• ​How to prepare a strong and competitive application

• ​Live Q&A with the WIPO Global Awards team

​Speaker: Victoria Smaniotto-Piatti, Program Officer, WIPO Global Awards

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​WIPO Global Awards | Why and How to Apply

​Dear Innovators and Creators,

​We are pleased to invite you to an online information session on the WIPO Global Awards 2026, a flagship initiative of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations agency for innovation and creativity.

​The WIPO Global Awards celebrate startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the globe that successfully transform innovation and creativity into viable businesses, using intellectual property (IP) as a strategic tool for growth, competitiveness, and impact.

​Why the WIPO Global Awards matter

​Global recognition of innovation, creativity, and smart IP strategies

• ​10 global awards (5 startups and 5 SMEs)

• ​1 new thematic award: Sports, aligned with World IP Day

• ​2 special recognitions: Best Woman Entrepreneur and Best Young Entrepreneur

​What selected companies receive

​By applying to the WIPO Global Awards, companies may:

• ​Be recognized at the global level during the official Awards Ceremony in Geneva

• ​Receive six months of tailored, one-to-one mentorship focused on IP commercialization and business development

• ​Connect with investors, corporate partners, and innovation hubs

​No application or participation fees.