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2025 WIPO Global Awards Winners: Innovation, impact and IP excellence
Out of 780 applicants from 95 countries, ten outstanding SMEs and startups have been selected as the 2025 WIPO Global Awards winners (https://wipo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ebfb4bd1ae698020adc01a4ce&id=f2e6d394d7&e=33ca93a169) .
Representing five key sectors – Agrifood, Creative Industries, Environment, Health, and ICT – these trailblazers are using intellectual property (IP) to power real-world solutions, drive economic growth, and deliver positive social change.
From CO₂ mineralization to smart gloves that translate sign language, from breakthrough biotech to creative licensing platforms – these winners represent the best of IP-backed innovation with purpose.
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In the Agrifood Sector
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PhageLab, Chile
Livestock facing antibiotic-resistant infections? PhageLab uses natural viruses and AI tools to create targeted treatments, keeping animals healthy and reducing antibiotic use.
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Planetary, Switzerland
Feeding more people without harming the planet? Planetary turns sugar industry waste into a healthy, climate-friendly protein using a unique fermentation process.
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In the Creative Industries Sector
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ClicknClear, United Kingdom
Using music in sports without legal worries? ClicknClear provides a global licensing platform that ensures tracks are cleared and artists are paid.
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CodeGream, Republic of Korea
Struggling to showcase 3D art online? CodeGream enables sculptors and creators turn 2D content into interactive 3D displays –no coding needed.
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In the Environment Sector
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Carbfix, Iceland
Too much CO₂ in the air? Carbfix captures carbon and turns it into stone, using natural processes to safely store it underground and help fight climate change.
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Smart Drain from Urban Inventors, Sri Lanka
Flooded streets after heavy rain? Smart Drain keeps cities safer with self-cleaning drains that filter debris and keep water flowing – even when the system is under pressure.
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In the Health Sector
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Hummingbird Bioscience, Singapore
Fighting cancer with less collateral damage? Hummingbird Bioscience develops targeted antibody treatments that reduce side effects of traditional, broad-spectrum therapies.
Glovatrix, India
Using sign language and struggling to be understood? Glovatrix creates smart gloves that instantly turn signs into speech – helping deaf individuals communicate anytime, anywhere.
In the ICT Sector
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Quinas Technology, United Kingdom
AI needs faster, more efficient memory? Quinas Technology is developing next-gen memory chips that are smarter, smaller, and energy-saving – to power tomorrow’s AI.
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Unitree, China
Need help in dangerous jobs? Unitree builds agile robots that assist in industrial inspections and rescue missions – keeping humans safe while handling risky work.
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Special mentions
These recognitions highlight the remarkable individuals driving change with vision, purpose, and the smart use of IP.
Best Woman Entrepreneur 2025, awarded to Ms. Edda Aradóttir, CEO of Carbfix (Iceland)
Named a TIME100 Climate Leader in Business and one of Reuters’ Trailblazing Women in Climate, Edda Aradóttir is recognized for her bold leadership at the intersection of science and business, her commitment to gender diversity, and her strategic use of IP to scale her climate solutions globally.
Best Youth Entrepreneur 2025, awarded to Ms. Aishwarya Karnataki, CEO of Glovatrix (India)
Aishwarya Karnataki is recognized for her empathetic and community-led leadership, co-creating inclusive solutions alongside deaf users. She has earned global acclaim, including the SustainConnectMove Award at the She Loves Tech Global Summit and has been featured in the ET Now “Leaders of Tomorrow” series.
What’s Next?
Winning is just the beginning. Each winner receives a comprehensive support package to help them grow their business and scale their impact:
* Strategic guidance: 25+ hours of personalized mentorship over 6–8 months and capacity-building workshops at WIPO Headquarters focused on leveraging IP for business scaling and investment.
* Global visibility: International media coverage, a spotlight at the WIPO General Assembly, and features in WIPO’s promotional campaigns.
* Valuable connections: Access to IP experts, business leaders, past winners, and WIPO Global Awards ecosystem partners (https://wipo.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ebfb4bd1ae698020adc01a4ce&id=62b69745d0&e=33ca93a169) .
Their journey has just begun – and they are now part of a growing, global network of innovators from past and future editions.
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Why IP matters
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Why IP is essential for businesses
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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