Get financial support
You can get money off your application for a registered design with the SME Fund. The SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property rights. The SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the EUIPO.
Find out about this designer’s experience with the SME Fund
The SME Fund is a reimbursement programme that issues vouchers that can be used to partly cover application costs. With Voucher 1, you can get 75% of the cost of your application for a registered EU design reimbursed, reducing the price to just €88.
To get your voucher, you will need PDF copies of your company’s bank statement, VAT certificate or national registration number certificate. Then, simply follow these steps:
1. Register for your SME Fund account, log in and submit the application form with the relevant documents;
2. Once your application is approved, you will receive a grant award notification and your voucher via email;
3. Request your registered EU design using the guided application form;
4. Apply for reimbursement after you have paid through your SME Fund account.
Vouchers are valid for 2 months from the moment you receive the grant. This validity period can be extended by another 2 months. If you need an extension, you can request one using your SME Fund account during the last month of the original 2-month period.
