As of today, 20 October 2025, the SME Fund has reopened applications for the following vouchers, thanks to new funds made available:

• Voucher 1 - IP Scan (IP pre-diagnostic service) and IP Scan Enforcement
• Voucher 2 - Trade Marks and Designs
• Voucher 3 – Patents

Since its launch in 2021, the SME Fund has supported over 95.000 SMEs across the EU in protecting their IP and fostering innovation.

All SMEs established in the EU are eligible to apply for a grant. Owners, authorised employees or external representatives can apply. Applications can be filed until funds are exhausted. To find out more and apply, please visit the official SME Fund website.

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In line with the European Commission and EUIPO’s focus on SMEs, ECTA established the SME Task Force, now SME-Link Committee. This Committee ensures coordination on this topic with all ECTA Committees, as well as active participation in EU discussions and initiatives related to SMEs. ECTA aims to promote a more effective use of IP by SMEs while highlighting the key role of IP practitioners in this process.