About the Fund
The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the EUIPO. It aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in protecting their intellectual property rights by providing financial vouchers for plant variety applications and other IP services.
Voucher 4 is a grant under the EUIPO SME Fund specifically supporting plant breeders applying for a Community Plant Variety Right.
It reimburses up to 75% of CPVO examination and application fees, with a maximum support of EUR 1,500 per SME.
Its objective is to lower financial barriers so smaller breeders can protect new plant varieties at EU level. 🌱
SME Fund 2026
CPVO Voucher 4
Get 75% Reimbursement.
The SME Fund covers 75% of both the online application fee (€450) and the technical examination fee. *Up to a maximum limit of €1,500 per beneficiary.
Mandatory Application Steps
Step 1 • Mandatory
Register & Apply for Voucher 4
Create an account on the EUIPO SME Fund portal. Submit your application for "Voucher 4" with your VAT certificate and bank statement.
Step 2
Wait for Grant Decision
Do not apply to CPVO yet! Wait for confirmation email (approx. 15 days).
Step 3
File CPVO Application
File your application on the CPVO website and pay the fees upfront.
Step 4
Claim Reimbursement
Return to the SME Fund portal and upload your payment proof to get 75% back.