Securing intellectual property (IP)—whether it’s patents, trademarks, or designs—is essential for safeguarding innovation. However, the high costs involved can be a hurdle for many startups and early-stage projects. Thankfully, several global organisations are offering financial support to help innovators protect their IP and scale their solutions.
In addition to local programmes, worldwide initiatives such as those led by WIPO, the World Bank, the UN Technology Bank, the Global Innovation Fund, and UNIDO offer grants and support mechanisms, particularly for innovators in developing countries, under-resourced regions, or those working on sustainable development challenges.
A new opportunity for the EU-Startups community!
FundingIP, a global not-for-profit organisation that provides zero-equity grants, will support EU-Startups readers with financial support to secure patents, trademarks, and designs—helping innovative companies protect their ideas without the heavy burden of legal costs, and more!
The application is entirely online, quick to complete, and doesn’t require any equity, ownership transfer, or royalties. If and when your application is accepted, here’s what’s in store:
50% reimbursement on attorney fees when working with any mutually approved firm (up from the usual 25%)
Fast-track approval in just 3 days (normally 14)
Accelerated payouts within 30 days (instead of 90)
Free assistance to match you with experienced IP attorneys relevant to your field
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this opportunity is designed to help you protect your innovation and grow with confidence.
More than funding: Ongoing support for innovators
FundingIP doesn’t just provide financial support—it also offers guided attorney selection at no cost. Their team works closely with applicants to identify the right legal partners based on jurisdiction, technology area, and IP strategy. This ensures you’re not only protected legally but also supported strategically as you grow.
And that’s not all. As part of the FundingIP community, startups and organisations also gain access to networking opportunities, grant updates, and insights from other founders on similar journeys.
Real impact, real stories
From early-stage startups to university spin-outs, FundingIP has already helped innovators around the world take the next step in protecting their ideas. Here are just a few voices from the community:
“FundingIP offered us a grant to cover 50% of MICA’s next patent submission. Thanks to the grant, we now have funds for more R&D that will put us ahead of the game.”— Lior Wayne, Mica Medical
“The grant made a real difference, helping us protect our wearable soundwave therapy device and strengthen our IP strategy.”— Ana Candela Celdrán, CSW Therapeutics
“The transfer of funds was smooth and prompt. I honestly look forward to working with FundingIP again.”— Giovanni Montefiori, BeakBook
Ready to secure your IP?
The application process is quick and straightforward. Apply in under five minutes by completing this application form. No transfer of rights, ownership, or royalties is required, making this a risk-free opportunity for EU-Startups readers to enhance their IP journey with FundingIP’s backing.
Please note: EU-Startups is not involved in processing or awarding these grants. For full details or support, visit fundingip.com or contact [email protected].
