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Project 1% for Africa – WIPO Academy

Organisation: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Application deadline: 31 octobre 2026
Format: En ligne
Start Date: 1 novembre 2026
Duration: 1 jour

À propos

Overview

The WIPO Academy’s IP eLearning Section is implementing Project 1% for Africa, an initiative aimed at providing at least 1% of Africa’s young population with fundamental Intellectual Property (IP) knowledge by 2030.

The initiative seeks to strengthen IP awareness and skills among young people in Africa, helping participants better understand how intellectual property can be used to protect and create value from ideas and innovations.

Who Is It For?

The opportunity is aimed at young people in Africa, including:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Innovators
  • Creators
  • Students
  • Aspiring business leaders

What Does It Offer?

Participants can access learning focused on fundamental intellectual property knowledge, contributing to greater understanding of how IP relates to innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

The initiative is delivered through the WIPO Academy, which provides IP education, training and skills development, particularly in developing countries, least-developed countries and countries in transition.

Target

Project 1% for Africa aims to reach at least 1% of Africa’s young population by 2030 with fundamental IP knowledge.

How to Participate

Interested learners can register through the Project 1% for Africa Learner Registration form provided by the initiative.

Groupe cible

Milieu universitaireStart-ups, PME et grandes entreprisesOrganismes de soutien aux entreprises
Financement

Ce projet est financé par l'Union Européenne. Les points de vue exprimés dans ce document sont ceux de l'auteur (ou des auteurs) et ne reflètent pas nécessairement ceux de l'Union Européenne ou de l'Agence Exécutive pour l'Innovation et les PME (EISMEA). Ni l'Union Européenne ni l'entité octroyant la subvention ne peuvent être tenues responsables.