About this opportunity
Applications are open for the WIPO Scale Up Your IP Online Programme for Women Innovators 2026 , a free online capacity-building programme designed to help women founders, researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs commercialise deep-tech innovations and prepare their ventures for growth and investment. The programme is organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and focuses on helping women innovators use intellectual property (IP) strategically as they move research-based technologies from development to the market.
Benefits and support
Selected participants will receive: Free online training One introductory session on intellectual property rights Five interactive training sessions led by IP and business experts Practical templates and tools for IP commercialisation Factsheets and resources for developing an IP commercialisation strategy Networking opportunities with peers, partners, and investors An opportunity to pitch their ventures to investors at the final event A certificate of participation for participants who complete all sessions.
Eligibility
The programme is designed for women who are: Founders, co-founders, inventors, or lead innovators Developing deep-tech products across different sectors Founders or co-founders of university spin-offs Researchers or inventors from universities and research institutions seeking to commercialise their technologies. Applicants should have a technology readiness level (TRL) between 4 and 8 and a venture that is ready for commercialisation and scaling.
What Will Participants Learn? The programme will help participants: Integrate intellectual property into their go-to-market strategy Identify unique selling points and competitive advantages Use IP databases for competitor and market research Develop brand strategies for deep-tech innovations Address IP ownership and spin-off structuring Prepare investor-ready data rooms to support fundraising.
Programme Timeline
The programme will run online from September to October 2026 . Key dates include:
Application timeline
August 30, 2026 Introductory session: Available online and to be completed by September 8 Training sessions: September 9, 19, 23, 30 and October 7 Final event: October 28, 2026. Why This Matters For research-based and deep-tech businesses, intellectual property can be an important part of building a competitive advantage and attracting investment.
The WIPO programme gives women innovators practical tools to understand, protect, and commercialise their intellectual assets while preparing their ventures for the next stage of growth.
Application timeline
August 30, 2026. Spaces are limited, so eligible women innovators are encouraged to apply early.
Application steps
Interested applicants can review the requirements and apply through the official WIPO programme page
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