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IP Management Clinic (IPOS-WIPO) (IPMC)

Administered byIntellectual Property Office of Singapore logoWIPO· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Free four-month one-on-one mentorship with WIPO-selected IP experts to build an IP management strategy for enterprises expanding overseas; up to 20 enterprises a year.

Support
Free four-month mentorship.
Maximum funding
No fixed cap published
How to apply
form.gov.sg application linked on IPOS IPMC page
Apply before starting?
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Recent changes

Programme page updated 17 Jun 2025; marked open for applications.

Who is eligible

  • Registered and operating in Singapore
  • Singapore-incorporated enterprise registered with ACRA
  • At least one registrable IP filed in Singapore
  • Overseas market presence or intention to expand overseas (e.g. international patent application)
  • First-come, first-served; 20 enterprises a year

Quick eligibility check

  1. 1. Is your company incorporated in Singapore and registered with ACRA?
  2. 2. Have you filed at least one patent, trade mark or design in Singapore?
  3. 3. Do you sell overseas or plan to expand overseas?
  4. 4. Can you commit time to four months of mentorship?

0 of 4 answered.

What it covers

  • IP mentorship (free)

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility
  2. Submit application form
  3. Wait for WIPO selection
  4. Attend four months of mentorship

Processing time: WIPO contacts successful applicants within 4 months

Documents you need

  • ACRA business profile
  • Proof of Singapore IP filing (application/registration number)
  • Evidence of overseas presence or expansion plan (e.g. PCT application, overseas customers)

Frequently asked questions

What is the IP Management Clinic (IPOS-WIPO)?

Free four-month one-on-one mentorship with WIPO-selected IP experts to build an IP management strategy for enterprises expanding overseas; up to 20 enterprises a year.

How much funding does IPMC give?

Free four-month mentorship.

Who is eligible for IPMC?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Singapore-incorporated enterprise registered with ACRA At least one registrable IP filed in Singapore Overseas market presence or intention to expand overseas (e.g. international patent application) First-come, first-served; 20 enterprises a year

How do I apply for IPMC?

Apply through form.gov.sg application linked on IPOS IPMC page. Processing time: WIPO contacts successful applicants within 4 months.

What documents do I need for IPMC?

ACRA business profile; Proof of Singapore IP filing (application/registration number); Evidence of overseas presence or expansion plan (e.g. PCT application, overseas customers).

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with IPOS before you apply.

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