Deadline: 19-Sep-2025
The European Union Intellectual Property Office has launched the 2025 call for proposals under Grant Reference GR/002/25, aimed at boosting intellectual property awareness among youth across the European Union.
This initiative invites creative organisations to design and deliver engaging educational activities to inspire individuals aged 14 to 25 about the value of IP, the risks of piracy and counterfeiting, and how innovation can be protected.
Eligible applicants must be public or private bodies, or non-profit private entities, registered in one of the 27 EU Member States for more than two years. However, public entities that already receive funds or support from the Office through other programmes targeting the same objectives are not eligible to apply. This excludes national and regional IP offices, as well as international organisations.
The call seeks projects that leverage existing EUIPO materials to reach young audiences through modern formats—think campaigns, competitions, events, infused with infotainment and digital storytelling. These activities are expected to cross borders, extending into multiple EU Member States, and to engage partners such as influencers, media outlets, or educational bodies to amplify their reach.
The maximum duration for projects is 12 months. A total budget of €150,000 is set aside to fund these initiatives, with grants ranging between €30,000 and €75,000 available to eligible organisations, including non-profits, public bodies, and private entities registered within the EU for at least two years.
The goal is to embed IP awareness into a sustainable framework—projects should not just shine briefly, but integrate long-term IP education into the fabric of participating organisations. Applicants will need to demonstrate a clear methodology, measurable performance, and creative strategies for lasting impact.
This is a timely opportunity for educational organisations and cultural institutions to mobilise impactful IP-awareness campaigns that resonate with the digital fluency and creative spirit of young Europeans.
For more information, visit EUIPO.
