SME Fund 2026: Applications for Vouchers 1 and 2 have reopened

Applications for Vouchers 1 and 2 under the 2026 SME Fund have reopened. This initiative, launched by the European Commission and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in protecting and enhancing the value of their Intellectual Property (IP) assets.

The available funding enables SMEs to receive partial reimbursement of costs associated with protecting their IP rights through the following vouchers:

• Voucher 1 - IP Scan / IP Scan Enforcement: Reimbursement of 90% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of €1,260 per SME.
• Voucher 2 - Trade mark and design registration:
• National, regional and European Union applications: Reimbursement of 75% of eligible fees, up to a maximum of €700 per SME.
• International applications: Reimbursement of 50% of eligible fees, up to a maximum of €700 per SME.

Applications are open until 4 December 2026, with funding awarded subject to the availability of funds. Should the available budget be exhausted before this date, applications may close earlier.

Please note that vouchers are not retroactive. Eligible activities may therefore only be carried out after the grant has been awarded.

For further information about the benefits of the SME Fund, eligibility requirements or strategies for protecting Intellectual Property rights, please contact us at info@inventa.com.