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EU SME Fund 2026: Financial Support for Trademark and Design Protection
The EU SME Fund provides small and medium-sized enterprises with direct financial assistance to protect their intellectual property. Secure your brands and designs with recovered costs of up to 75%.
What Is the EU SME Fund?
The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property rights. Overseen by the EUIPO, it aims to foster innovation by making professional IP protection more accessible.
The fund is available to all SMEs registered in any of the 27 EU Member States. Whether you are a startup or an established local business, this financial support helps cover the critical costs of securing your trademarks and industrial designs.
What Costs Are Covered?
Trademark Applications
Design Applications
International Filings
Reimbursement of 75% for trademark application fees at national, regional, or EU levels.
Covers 75% of official fees for industrial design applications within the EU.
Support for WIPO trademark and design filings with 50% reimbursement of basic fees.
Why Protection Matters?
Intellectual Property is a vital business asset that drives value and protects your hard-earned competitive advantage.
Market Differentiation: Stand out from competitors with unique branding.
How the Application Process Works
01
Submit Grant
02
Grant Decision
Legal Security: Prevent others from using your designs or brand name.
03
File IP
04
Reimbursement
How IP Meridian Can Help?
IP Meridian provides end-to-end support to ensure you maximize your eligible funding while securing robust protection for your brand.
Funding Eligibility Assessment: verify whether your business meets the EU SME Fund eligibility criteria.
Application Support: We prepare and submit your voucher application correctly and efficiently.
Strategic IP Filing: We manage trademark and design registrations to maximise the value of your available funding.
Reimbursement Guidance: We help ensure your claims are submitted correctly and on time.
How We Help You Maximise the EU SME Fund
From checking your eligibility to securing funding and protecting your intellectual property, IP Meridian provides end-to-end support throughout the EU SME Fund application process.
Funding Eligibility Assessment
Find out whether your business qualifies for EU SME Fund support before you apply.
EU SME Fund Application Support
End-to-end assistance with preparing and submitting your EU SME Fund application.
Voucher & Reimbursement Support
Support with reimbursement claims and the next steps after your voucher is approved.
IP Registration Using Your Voucher
Use your approved voucher to register trademarks and designs while maximising the available EU SME Fund support.
Why Businesses Choose IP Meridian
18+ Years of International IP Experience
3,300+ Intellectual Property Matters
Direct Representation Before EUIPO & WIPO
One Advisor From Funding to Registration
Supporting startups, SMEs and growing businesses with trademark, design and IP protection strategies.
Founder experience spanning trademarks, designs, patent searches and international IP portfolios.
Helping businesses protect brands and designs across Europe and internationally through one trusted adviser.
From checking eligibility and preparing the SME Fund application to filing your trademarks and designs after the grant is approved.
Start Protecting Your Brand Today
If your business is considering trademark or design protection, the EU SME Fund may significantly reduce the cost of securing these rights.
Contact IP Meridian to learn how your company can benefit from EU funding while strengthening its intellectual property protection strategy.