SMEs Eligible for Partial Reimbursement of Intellectual Property Expenses Through 2026 SME Funds

European and Ukrainian SMEs can apply for grants covering patent filings, trademarks, and other IP-related costs under the 2026 SME Funds program

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Since February 2, 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established in the EU or Ukraine can apply for partial reimbursement of intellectual property costs through the SME Funds initiative. The program offers financial support for patent applications, trademark filings, IP diagnostics, and plant variety cert…

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SMEs Eligible for Partial Reimbursement of Intellectual Property Expenses Through 2026 SME Funds Since February 2, 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established in the EU or Ukraine can apply for partial reimbursement of intellectual property costs through the SME Funds initiative. The program offers... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/smes-eligible-for-partial-reimbursement-of-intellectual-property-expenses-through-2026-sme-funds

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