EUROCROWD, as an official partner of the EUIPO Ideas Powered for Business Network, is excited to share that the SME Fund 2026 will again support SME from across Europe in safeguarding their intellecutal property rights. Through the SME Fund SMEs can gain free expertise and co-financing in IP protection.
EUIPO is offering a free Webinar open for everyone to learn more about the opportunities!
Date: 27th January 2026
Time: 10:00 CET
Format: Virtual
Language: English This webinar will provide detailed information and guidance on how the SME Fund can benefit businesses and how to apply for financial support covering IP Scan services, trade marks and designs, patents, and plant varieties.
EUIPO will explain how the Fund can support small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) by providing financial assistance for the protection of your intellectual property (IP) rights. With practical tips and guidance on the application process, the webinar will help you to:
- understand how the SME Fund can benefit your business;
- learn how to apply for financial support covering IP Scan services, trade marks and designs, patents, and plant varieties.
This year, four vouchers will be available:
- Voucher 1 – IP Scans
- Voucher 2 – Trade marks and designs
- Voucher 3 – Patents
- Voucher 4 – Community plant varieties
If you are an EU-based SME looking to protect your IP rights, this webinar is for you. Businesses that applied under last year’s scheme are also eligible to apply again in 2026. EUROCROWD is encouraging startups and small business to use this opportunity to build their IP assets.
