Ukrainian businesses have now the opportunity to
apply for the SME Fund, the European Commission initiative, implemented by the EUIPO, aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among SMEs.
Commissioner responsible for the Internal Market,
Thierry Breton, said:
“The extension of the SME Fund to Ukrainian businesses is another step towards Ukraine's successful integration in the Single Market. The financial aid in the field of intellectual property provides valuable support for Ukrainian innovative SMEs, which will play an important role in rebuilding the economy.”Read the official news
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ECTA welcomes the initiative as it strongly advocated for extending the SME Fund to Ukrainian businesses with both the European Commission and EUIPO.