European SMEs can now take advantage of a new call for proposals under the European Union’s “Intellectual and Industrial Property Diagnostic Service” (IPA4SME Program)
The program provides financial support and services for the valuation and analysis of existing technology and knowledge assets in SMEs that have received the Seal of Excellence awarded under the European Union’s H2020 Program.
The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) is responsible for preparing reports related to this service for Spanish companies that have requested it, in line with its commitment to promoting the use of intellectual and industrial property among innovative Spanish SMEs.
According to reports from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM), Spain is the country where the most companies are benefiting from this service, as it also has the highest number of companies with the H2020 Program Seal of Excellence among all European countries.
The fourth call for proposals under the IP4SME Program is currently underway, and the application period for the program’s fifth call for proposals is open from March 27 through June 5.
The OEPM will continue to offer the IPA4SME service throughout the remaining seven calls for proposals, through the end of 2021.
If you would like to learn about the program's benefits and the requirements that applicant SMEs must meet, please access the full document.
Authors: Alba Mª López and Marina Martínez Pedreño