The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property (IP) rights. Over the past five years, the SME Fund has provided financial support and resources to more than 72,000 European SMEs, reinforcing its vital role in empowering businesses. Currently, applications are open for Voucher 1 (IP Scan) and Voucher 2 (trademarks and designs). New application windows for Patent Vouchers for 2025 will open in early May, late July, and November.
