Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
In this section you can find information on National Grant Schemes which are being published by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry.
Call
Summary
The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grant program designed to strengthen the intellectual property (IP) rights of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The SME Fund is an initiative of the European Commission implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Detailed Call Description
Intellectual property protection is essential in the digital age. It is the only legal way to avoid unfair copying or exploitation of your unique ideas, products or services. Intellectual property protection can cover many different assets, such as trademarks, designs, patents, corporate identities, products, services and processes.
The SME Fund provides financial support to SME businesses established in the European Union. The application can be submitted by a beneficiary, employee or authorized representative of the SME in the EU, acting on its behalf. Grants are always passed directly to SMEs.
Grants are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thematic Categories
- New Entrepreneurship
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
You can also send us your question by email in one of the official EU languages at information@euipo.europa.eu.