MIMOPT TECHNOLOGY Named Finalist of the WIPO Global Awards 2026 in the ICT Category
MIMOPT TECHNOLOGY has been selected as one of the 33 finalists of the 2026 WIPO Global Awards, chosen from 1,300 applications submitted by companies across 126 countries — and is the only French company to reach the final stage this year. The nomination, in the ICT category, recognises MIMOPT's work on Digital Twin technology for optical networks and the intellectual property strategy that carries it from research to commercial deployment. The winners will be announced on 10 July 2026 at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, during the WIPO Assemblies, before delegates from 194 countries. As a finalist, MIMOPT also joins the WIPO Global Awards Alumni Community, gaining access to investor and accelerator matchmaking, expert talks on IP strategy, and curated introductions to events and opportunities throughout the year.
About the WIPO Global Awards
Organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations agency for innovation and creativity, the Global Awards distinguish startups and SMEs that use intellectual property rights as a strategic asset to scale their business and create real-world impact. Now in its fifth edition, the 2026 competition spans six categories — Agriculture & Food, Creative Industries, Environment, Health, ICT, and, new this year, Sports. Finalists were evaluated on their business case and current IP portfolio, future growth and international IP strategy, and the IP culture within the company, and winners are selected by an international jury of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Winners receive global visibility through the WIPO–UN system, a tailored six-month mentorship programme on IP commercialisation and business strategy, and connections to investors, corporates, and institutions.
Get Involved
The WIPO Global Awards are open to startups and SMEs from all 194 WIPO Member States, across all sectors, with no application fee. Details on eligibility and future calls are available on the official programme website:
https://www.wipo.int/en/web/awards/global
Source: WIPO (19 May 2026) — Official announcement of the 2026 finalists