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The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the EUIPO. It aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in protecting their intellectual property rights by providing financial vouchers for plant variety applications and other IP services. Voucher 4 is a grant under the EUIPO SME Fund specifically supporting plant breeders applying for a Community Plant Variety Right .
It reimburses up to 75% of CPVO examination and application fees , with a maximum support of EUR 1,500 per SME . Its objective is to lower financial barriers so smaller breeders can protect new plant varieties at EU level. 🌱 Filing an application | CPVO The SME Fund covers 75% of both the online application fee (€450) and the technical examination fee.
*Up to a maximum limit of €1,500 per beneficiary. Preliminary Check: Is your variety name available? Mandatory Application Steps Register & Apply for Voucher 4 Create an account on the EUIPO SME Fund portal.
Submit your application for "Voucher 4" with your VAT certificate and bank statement. Do not apply to CPVO yet! Wait for confirmation email (approx.
15 days). File your application on the CPVO website and pay the fees upfront. Return to the SME Fund portal and upload your payment proof to get 75% back.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: SMEs established in the European Union and Ukraine. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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