The WIPO project on IP for SMEs in the Indigenous Fashion and Craft Industries in Nigeria

May 31, 2024

About the Project

The WIPO Project on Intellectual Property (IP) for SMEs in the Indigenous Fashion and Craft Industries in Nigeria was designed to promote the use of IP for enhanced outputs of SMEs in the indigenous fashion and crafts industries in Nigeria. Successful applicants will, through WIPO’s IP Management Clinics, learn to use IP as a business development and financing strategy.

This project supported on behalf of the government of Nigeria draws from WIPO’s member states’ commitment to addressing country’s specific challenges post pandemic through the launch of new impact-oriented projects leveraging the effective use of IP through its Build Back Fund.

What is the Build Back Fund?

The Build Back Fund is part of WIPO’s COVID-19 Related Services and Support.

WIPO, through its Build Back Fund, helps member states to address specific challenges post-pandemic through the launch of new, impact-oriented projects leveraging the effective use of IP. A special focus is dedicated to those typically underserved by the IP system such as women, youth, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), local communities and indigenous peoples.

The Build Back Fund ensures the seamless continuity of projects and activities launched under the COVID-19 Response Package and will continue to address country-specific needs and priorities during the post-pandemic period.

Who can apply?

The WIPO project on IP for SMEs in the Indigenous Fashion and Craft Industries in Nigeria welcomes applications from SMEs across Nigeria in the following sectors:

  • Adire/Batik
  • Raffia Craft
  • Leather Work

What to Expect

Learn about the importance of intellectual property in protecting ideas and fostering a successful business for a duration of four (4) months.

Receive tailored mentoring for your business by seasoned IP and business experts to support business growth and IP management.   

The following mentors will provide support to the selected SMEs on core aspects of their business as well as IP management over the course of the project cycle. 

  • Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi
  • Mr. Olufemi Agaba
  • Ms. Shukurat Amosa
  • Ms. Zainab Ashadu
  • Dr. Elizabeth Iheanacho
  • Mr. Godwin Sandy

The deadline for application is June 14.

Submit your application

Implementing Partner

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC)