WIPO Global Awards 2026
From Wildfire Detection to Lung Regeneration:
Eleven Winners Who Used IP Strategically to Deliver Global Impact
Selected from a record 1,300+ applications across 126 countries, this year's eleven winners, startups and SMEs, show what happens when IP strategy and commercial execution move together.
The winners are from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, and the United States of America.
The Awards Ceremony, held during the WIPO Assemblies, gathered delegates from WIPO's 194 member states – a rare stage where an SME or startup can present its business needs directly to global policymakers. Director General Daren Tang awarded trophies to the 11 winners, alongside Special Mentions for the Best Woman Entrepreneur and the Best Youth Entrepreneur.
We congratulate all the winners, who now move into the program's acceleration phase:
Strategic business support: 25 hours of tailored 1:1 mentoring, covering IP and business model, access to market, and access to capital.
Access to WIPO's Ecosystem Partners network of investors, accelerators, and service providers.
International promotion across business and policy audiences during the Awards Ceremony in Geneva, and beyond.
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