Finance Workshop Tender

Project No.
IPEG_01_2025S
Project Title
IP Finance Workshop
Project Status
Project in Implementation
Fund Account
Self-Funded
Project Year
2025
Sponsoring Forum
Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group (IPEG)
Topics
Intellectual Property
Committee
Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI)
Other Fora Involved

Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved

Proposing Economy(ies)
Korea
Co-Sponsoring Economies
Chile
Expected Start Date
01/05/2025
Expected Completion Date
31/08/2025
Project Proponent Name 1
Ara Cho
Job Title 1
Deputy Director
Organization 1
Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO)
Postal Address 1
Not Applicable
Telephone 1
+82424825071
Fax 1
Not Applicable
Email 1
ara_cho@korea.kr
Project Proponent Name 2
Not Applicable
Job Title 2
Not Applicable
Organization 2
Not Applicable
Postal Address 2
Not Applicable
Telephone 2
Not Applicable
Fax 2
Not Applicable
Email 2
Not Applicable
Declaration
Ara Cho
Project Cost (US$)
$0.00
Project Summary
This project addresses the critical challenge faced by SMEs in APEC economies—limited access to credit due to a lack of tangible assets. By promoting IP Finance, the project enables SMEs to leverage intellectual property as collateral, improving financial inclusion and fostering innovation-driven growth. It includes two workshops: an online session in May 2025 on IP valuation methodologies, and an in-person workshop in August 2025 during the 61st IPEG meeting, covering legal, financial, and strategic aspects of IP Finance. At these workshops, IP policymakers will share best practices, address challenges, and develop actionable solutions for implementing IP Finance across member economies. This initiative, aligned with APEC’s Putrajaya Vision 2040 and IPEG’s strategic priorities, aims to build capacity and strengthen the innovation ecosystem by equipping policymakers with tools and knowledge to support SMEs in unlocking the value of their intangible assets.