Young Inventors Prize (European Patent Office)

Closed European Patent Office International

Prize

€5,000 for each of 10 finalists. Top winners get up to €25,000.

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What it funds: Cash prizes for inventors aged 30 or under solving UN SDG problems with technology
Who can apply: Individuals or teams aged 30 or under at the ceremony
Any nationality, no geographic restrictions
Initiative must already be public or published
Self-nominations are welcome
When you can apply: Closed2027 nominations closed. Runs every other year
How to apply: Submit a nomination form on the EPO site when nominations open. Self-nominations are accepted.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: International programmes

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