New conditions of the SME Fund 2022

The Ideas Powered for business SME Fund provides financial support to EU small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the protection of their intellectual property (IP) rights. SMEs can apply for vouchers that will provide access to a partial refund.

The SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Up to €2,250 in financial support to manage and protect your company’s IP

Quick and easy application process

Wide range of activities/services covered (trade marks, designs, and patents)

Extensive variety of fees eligible for reimbursement

High reimbursement rates (from 50% to 90% depending on the IP activity)

You can apply anytime between 10/01/2022 and 16/12/2022