The SME Fund 2025 was officially launched on 03 February 2025.

This initiative offers significant financial incentives to help your company protect its Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

Who is eligible for support?

The grants are aimed at companies that fulfil the EU definition of SMEs.

The main indicators for these companies are: - having fewer than 250 employees, and - an annual turnover of less than or equal to 50 million euros or an annual balance sheet total of less than or equal to 43 million euros.

They can also apply: - Self-employed workers (freelancers), as long as they file an official certificate proving that they carry out an economic activity; - Foundations with less than 25 per cent public capital.

What benefits are available?

Voucher 1 - IP Scan Industrial Property Pre-Diagnostic Service (IP Scan) with a 90% refund, up to €810.00

Voucher 2 - Trade Marks, Designs or Models Up to €700.00 reimbursement of registration fees. 75% refund for national, regional and EU registrations 50% refund for international registrations

Voucher 3 - Patents Up to €1,000.00 for patent application fees 75% refund on national applications in the European Union (filing, search, examination and publication fees) 75% reimbursement for European patent applications (filing and search fees) Up to €1,500.00 for costs with European patent agents 50% reimbursement on drafting and submission

Voucher 4 - Community Plant Varieties Up to €1,500.00 for plant variety registration and examination fees, with 75% reimbursement

What are the deadlines?

The application period runs from 3 February to 5 December 2025, and vouchers will be awarded in order of application. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible!

How can I apply?

You can apply directly via this link - https://euipo.europa.eu/sme-fund-2025/user/login?destination=/sme-fund-2025/

If you prefer an agile and unbureaucratic process, Patentree can handle the entire application for you.

If you would like more information or a personalised analysis, we are available to arrange a meeting and explore the best strategies for your case.