Great news for EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund 2025 is now open for applications. This EU-backed grant, supported by the European Commission and managed by the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), provides financial aid to help SMEs safeguard their intellectual property (IP) rights.

What Does the SME Fund Cover

Eligible SMEs can receive grants for:

• Trademarks
• Designs
• Patents
• Plant Varieties for the agriculture, biotechnology, and horticulture sectors
• IP Scan Service for assessing and strengthening your IP strategy.

Who Can Apply

All SMEs based in the EU - regardless of industry - can apply. Whether you are a startup or an established business, securing your IP is essential for long-term growth and competitiveness.

Application Period

Opens: 3 February 2025

Closes: 5 December 2025

Protecting your intellectual property is an investment in your business’s future. Our Head of IP & Data Protection, Xenia Kasapi, is available to assist with your application and advise on how to maximise your IP protection.

About Xenia Kasapi

Xenia holds a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Sheffield and a Master of Commercial Law from the University of Bristol. She is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, with expertise in intellectual property, data protection, and corporate law. She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Cyprus, researching intellectual property law.

For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out.