The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026 for Women Innovators

The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026 for Women Innovators is a free online training program supporting women-led deep-tech ventures to integrate intellectual property (IP) into commercialization and investment strategies.

What it offers

• 1 introductory session on IP rights and venture relevance.
• 5 interactive training sessions led by IP and business experts.
• Actionable factsheets and handouts for IP commercialization strategy.
• Practical templates and tools for spin-off growth.
• Networking with peers, partners, and investors.
• Opportunity to pitch to investors at the final event.
• Certificate of participation for those completing all sessions.

Who can apply

• Women-led deep-tech ventures developing innovative technologies across all sectors.
• Women founders and co-founders of university spin-offs and research-based ventures.
• Women inventors and researchers from universities and research institutions commercializing technologies.

What you'll do

• Integrate IP into go-to-market strategies.
• Identify unique selling points and competitive advantages.
• Use IP databases for competitor and market analysis.
• Develop brand strategies for deep-tech innovations.
• Address IP ownership and spin-off structuring challenges.
• Prepare investor-ready data rooms to unlock funding opportunities.

How to apply

• Applications close on 30 August 2026.
• Introductory session: Online on demand, to be completed by 8 September 2026.
• Modules 2–6 run 19 September, 23 September, 30 September, and 7 October 2026.
• Final event on 28 October 2026.

Good to know

• Spaces are limited.
• Program is free.
• Participants should be developing a deep-tech product with a technology readiness level (TRL) of 4–8.
• Venture must be ready to commercialize and scale.