Post by EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office

Many SMEs across Europe are developing new technologies or innovative plant varieties. Under the SME Fund 2026, two vouchers remain open for applications, both aimed at helping SMEs reduce the cost of protecting their innovation at national and EU level. 🔹Voucher 3 covers patents, supporting national and European patent applications, prior art searches and certain legal services at European level, with reimbursements of up to €1,500 per SME. 🔹Voucher 4 covers Community plant varieties, supporting EU plant variety protection applications, also with reimbursements of up to €1,500 per SME. Before you take the next step: Apply for your voucher before filing any application. Open until the end of 2026, while funds last. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePK2eNVf