The Horizon IP Scan is a tailored, free-of-charge, first-line intellectual property (IP) support service provided by the European Commission (EC) specifically designed to help European start-ups and other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in EU-funded collaborative research projects to efficiently manage and valorise IP in collaborative research and innovation efforts.The 20-minute session aims to give all interested parties an insight into the background of this innovation support initiative of the EC, its benefits and the application process.