{"id":4493,"date":"2026-03-18T10:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipacademy.nipo.gov.ua\/?p=4493"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:52:30","slug":"results-of-the-large-scale-international-project-women-innovation-and-startup-empowerment-wise-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipacademy.nipo.gov.ua\/en\/results-of-the-large-scale-international-project-women-innovation-and-startup-empowerment-wise-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Results of the Large-Scale International Project \u00abWomen Innovation and Startup Empowerment (WISE) Program\u00bb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Women Innovators: Turning Ideas into Reality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The international project provided women innovators with an opportunity to gain knowledge, master practical tools, and receive mentoring support to develop their own projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme was implemented within the \u00abWomen Innovation and Startup Empowerment (WISE) Program\u00bb <\/strong>and combined an educational component, practical tools for commercialization, and individual support for promising startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project consisted of two main stages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Training course<\/strong> \u2013 online learning focused on intellectual property, innovation, and commercialization of developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mentorship support<\/strong> \u2013 individual guidance aimed at developing participants\u2019 projects, building their brands, and preparing for market entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gender equality in intellectual property is not only a matter of fairness but also a powerful driver of development. Today, women\u2019s participation in innovation, entrepreneurship, and science holds enormous potential, as emphasized by Olena Orliuk, Head of the IP Office<\/strong>:
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\u00abThe project we are launching together with the WIPO Academy and the Korean Intellectual Property Office is a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering women to commercialize their developments in today\u2019s economy. It provides opportunities to build professional networks, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth. We strive to ensure that Ukrainian women have not only inspiration but also practical tools to transform their ideas into viable projects that will contribute to the development of the state and present Ukraine globally as a country that supports women\u2019s leadership, science, and innovation.\u00bb<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olena Orliuk<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>, Head of the IP Office<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This is also highlighted by Olha Kulinich, Head of the IP Academy of UANIPIO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00abWomen in STEM are changing the rules of the game \u2013 they think boldly, break stereotypes, offer unconventional solutions, and open new directions for the development of science, technology, and society. However, no matter how promising a development or technical solution may be, it cannot become the foundation of a successful startup without a proper legal framework. Basic knowledge of intellectual property is not just an important tool but a critical necessity for every woman working at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship.\u00bb<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olha Kulinich, Head of the IP Academy of UANIPIO<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Stage One: Large-Scale Training Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first stage of the project took place from June 24 to July 17 <\/strong>and brought together over 680 participants from different regions of Ukraine <\/strong>\u2013 women who create, research, invent, and develop their own innovative projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training was organized with the support of the WIPO Academy and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During 8 online sessions<\/strong>, participants, together with national and international experts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n