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Countdown to the WIPO Global Awards 2026!
Every year, the WIPO Global Awards (https://wipo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ebfb4bd1ae698020adc01a4ce&id=777fcf31d6&e=33ca93a169) recognize small businesses and startups that use Intellectual Property (IP) to develop breakthrough solutions, drive economic growth, and create positive societal impact.
But the Awards go far beyond recognition. Winners receive tailored 1:1 mentoring, giving them expert guidance on IP strategy, international expansion, and investor readiness.
Since 2022, more than 30 companies across various sectors have benefited from this support, achieving milestones that strengthened their business and expanded their reach.
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How mentorship helps winners scale: Success stories across sectors
The impact of mentorship is best seen through the journeys of recent winners. Here’s how IP helped them grow faster, enter new markets, and win new opportunities.
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Healinno Tech: Accelerating IP filings across new markets
Healinno Tech is redefining minimally invasive surgery with its automated waterjet surgical robot for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition affecting over 90 million men worldwide.
Through mentorship, they were able to:
* Accelerate international IP filings (US, EU, Asia)
* Establish a dedicated patent decision-making department
* Enter China’s fast-track pathway for innovative medical devices
* Secure USD 5 million in investment
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“Through tailored mentorship, we benefited from weekly check-ins with a strong IP expert, allowing us to save up to 50% on our IP budget as he guided our internal IP counsel through the PCT and Madrid systems – an immense advantage for our startup.”
— Mr. Yilun Shi, Founder and CEO, Healinno Tech
Healinno Tech has since been invited to showcase its metaFlow® surgical robot at the Health Expo 2025 (Wuhan) and the China International SME Fair (Guangzhou), cementing its position in MedTech innovation.
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Flexxon: Journey of a cybersecurity pioneer accessing the European market
Flexxon develops AI-powered cybersecurity tools that protect companies from emerging, never-seen-before cyberattacks.
Through mentorship, they were able to:
* Obtain a single patent that protects their innovation across many EU countries at once
* Make their IP protection process less complex and more cost-efficient
“Thanks to the mentorship and support from the WIPO Global Awards, we explored a range of IP strategies – both defensive and offensive. We realized that IP, especially patents, isn’t a game reserved for big players with deep pockets. If an SME like Flexxon can do it, so can other tech innovators.”
— Ms. Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-Founder, Flexxon
Flexxon continues to expand globally, recently presenting its deepfake detection solutions at the CRI Summit in Washington D.C. and reconnecting with European partners to explore new collaboration opportunities.
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LACTIPS: Strengthening its IP portfolio and securing investment deals
Lactips develops a 100% bio-based, water-soluble and fully biodegradable natural polymer – a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
Through mentorship, they:
* Strengthened their IP and sustainability narrative
* Improved their investment pitch
* Connected with impact investors
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“The WIPO Global Awards mentorship helped us strengthen our IP strategy, connected us with impact investors, and coached us for the 1:1 pitch sessions – valuable support that proved highly fruitful for the deals we secured.”
— Alexis von Tschammer, CEO, Lactips
Lactips raised €16 million and now plans to scale its industrial capacity while expanding across Europe, the Americas and Japan.
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Applications for 2026 Open on January 15
Through mentorship, our winners have strengthened their IP portfolios, secured investment deals, and expanded into new markets, turning innovation into measurable business success.
Do you want to advance your business through IP and mentorship like they did? Applications for the 2026 edition open soon!
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Why IP matters
IP enables businesses and entrepreneurs to create value from their ideas. When used strategically, IP rights can help attract investment, support business growth, and open new markets. IP can be a key tool for protecting innovation and strengthening brands.
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IP is relevant for everyone, everywhere
IP is used daily by people and organizations across all regions. From musicians and designers to startups, researchers, and Indigenous communities, IP helps transform creativity, knowledge, and culture into real-world impact.
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