We would like to inform you that the SME Funding Fund, commonly known as the “SME Fund,” started today, Monday, 2 February 2026, accepting applications from SMEs on for the current year.
For the new year, European SMEs will be able to submit their requests from 2 February 2026 until 4 December 2026, or until the budget for each voucher is fully utilized.
The vouchers remain the same:
- Voucher 1 for IP Scan and IP Scan Enforcement, services which are not offered in Greece.
- Voucher 2 for Trademarks (TM) and Designs (DS).
- Voucher 3 for Patents (P).
- Voucher 4 for Community Plant Varieties.
How to apply for funding – Steps:
Frequently Asked Questions:
https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/help-centre/websites/sme-fund-faq-2026
https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner/sme-fund/13-call-for-proposals-01-2026
https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner/sme-fund/2026
SME Corner:
https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/sme-corner
Webinar on SME FUND 2026:
Date: 27 January 2026
Link to attend:
https://euipo.europa.eu/knowledge/course/view.php?id=5535
Website: “Intellectual Property Support for Small Businesses”
The “Intellectual Property Support for Small Businesses” website, the updated platform of the EUIPO initiative Ideas Powered for Business, was officially launched in December 2025, marking the next stage of development for small and medium-sized enterprises. The upgraded platform is designed to make intellectual property (IP) simple, accessible, and truly useful for small businesses across Europe.
The new website brings together practical tools, expert guidance, and financial support in a single central hub. Available in 23 EU languages, the platform helps make intellectual property management a natural part of business growth and protection.
