What the project is about
The European IP Helpdesk is a service initiative provided by the European Commission, helping innovators manage intellectual property in a strategic and efficient manner.
The service supports SMEs, start-ups, universities, public research organisations and beneficiaries of EU-funded research and innovation projects with first-line assistance for cross-border business, collaborative R&I and knowledge valorisation. Through its Helpline, training programme, publications and online resources, it translates complex IP issues into practical guidance that multi-actor R&I teams can use when developing, protecting, sharing and exploiting their results.
Why it matters
Ideas, data, know-how and research results only create value when they are managed strategically.
Many innovators - especially start-ups, small businesses or research teams - recognise the relevance of IP, but lack the time, experience or internal capacity to embed IP considerations in project work, business planning or exploitation pathways. Collaborative R&I adds further complexity, as partners can have different interests and mindsets around intellectual assets and their exploitation. By strengthening IP awareness and decision-making, the European IP Helpdesk helps organisations safeguard their assets, build partnerships and increase the impact of European research and innovation.
Our role in the project
- Coordinating the European IP Helpdesk consortium and aligning partners, work packages and service processes for smooth implementation.
- Translating current developments in IP and innovation into practical guides, fact sheets, case studies, bulletins and other easy-to-use resources for different user needs.
- Designing and delivering multi-layered training schemes, including webinars, workshops and formats that make IP management accessible for different audiences and levels of experience.
- Managing a Europe-wide IP Ambassador scheme in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network to provide IP support in national languages.
- Respond to emerging IP topics, policy developments and the practical needs of innovators in collaborative R&I environments to advance and tailor the service to newly emerging needs.
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Explore VALORISATION PRACTICESProject Facts & Figures
- Full title
- 2023-2026
- Thematic field
- Valorisation Practices
- Programme
- Horizon Europe & sub-programmes
- Duration
- 36 months (December 2023 - November 2026)
- Budget
- ≈ EUR 4 million