đź’ˇ A great business idea and an innovative product are important starting points, but investors also want to know whether a company has protected its intellectual property (IP) and addressed the related risks.
On 17 November, the European IP Helpdesk, in collaboration with the organisers of Investor Days 2026, will host a practical online training session “IPR Ready for Investors”, helping start-ups prepare for investor meetings and IP due diligence.
🔎 What will you learn?
• How do investors assess a company’s IP assets, and how can IP influence business valuation?
• What are the main IP protection mechanisms available in Europe – patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and trade secrets?
• How can software and AI-related innovations be protected?
• How can companies ensure proper IP ownership when working with employees, contractors, universities and external partners?
• What are the common IP-related red flags investors look for during due diligence, and how can you prepare?
🎯 Who should attend? Start-ups, deep-tech companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs planning to attract investment or preparing to engage with potential investors. Other interested members of the Enterprise Europe Network are also welcome.
đź“… 17 November 2026
🕦 10:30–11:30 CET (11:30–12:30 Estonian time)
đź’» Online | In English
👉 Registration:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a27c328-4639-4a63-9ffa-5ad430351e35@00111c86-9ddc-4157-902e-99124882d8fb/registration
More information:
Webinar – IP Ready for Investors
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