The 1st LEADERSHIP4SMEs workshop is aiming to present core topics related to the exploitation of IPR as a business development pillar. It is organized in correlation with the launch of the first call for applications that will allow to select 15 SMEs and 15 start-ups that will benefit from a set of free support services offered by the consortium.

The program of the event is the following:

14:00 - 14:15

EC’s initiatives to encourage & support the protection of IPR

14:15 - 14:30

Presentation of the LEADERSHIP4SMEs project

14:30 - 15:00

the importance of IP assets for deeptech projects

15:00 - 15:30

IP strategy in SME growth

15:30 - 15:45

IPR Securitization for SMEs and start-ups

15:45 - 16:00

IPR services along the TRL scale

16:00 - 16:15

Debt financing and IPR considerations

16:15 - 16:30

Venture financing and IPR considerations

16:30 - 17:00

LEADERSHIP4SMEs call for applications - Q&A session