World IP Day 2026 Youth Video Competition

Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation

Innovation is changing the face of sports — from smart performance technology and wearable fitness devices to digital fan engagement platforms and revolutionary equipment designs. But behind many of these breakthroughs is something less visible yet incredibly powerful: Intellectual Property (IP).

To celebrate this connection between creativity, innovation, and sports, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially launched the World IP Day 2026 Youth Video Competition under the theme:

“Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation.”

This global competition invites young people to create a 60–90 second video exploring how IP rights fuel innovation and creativity in the sports world.

What Is the Competition About?

The 2026 edition challenges participants to reflect on powerful questions:

How do IP rights empower inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs in sports?

How is innovation transforming the future of sports?

What role does creativity play in shaping the sports industry?

Participants are encouraged to tell a compelling story, spotlight a groundbreaking invention, or share an original idea that demonstrates how IP drives progress in sports.

Who Can Participate?

Open to individuals or groups (maximum of 10 participants).

You may enter either individually or as part of a group — not both.

At least one member of the group must be aged 18–35 at the time of submission.

Only one entry per person or group is allowed.

Video Requirements

Your submission must:

▫️Be between 60–90 seconds long

▫️Be in MP4 format

▫️Not contain embedded subtitles or watermarks

▫️Not have been previously published or awarded

▫️Be your original creation

▫️Include proper authorization for any third-party music or content

▫️Respect all copyright and other IP laws

▫️Audio narration is permitted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.

▫️AI tools may be used in creating the video. The competition platform will automatically generate captions once your video is uploaded, and these can be edited if necessary.

How to Participate

Submit your video by March 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET

Vote for your favorite entries during the public voting period

Important Dates

Launch: January 8, 2026

Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026 (23:59 CET)

Public Vote: April 6–19, 2026

Winners Announced: April 24, 2026

Prizes

Exciting digital equipment prizes await:

🥇 First Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 3,000

🥈 Second Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 2,000

🥉 Third Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 1,000

🏆 People’s Choice Prize: Digital equipment valued at up to CHF 500

Additionally, the Top 20 entries will receive training opportunities from the WIPO Academy.

The Jury will evaluate submissions based on originality, creativity, clarity of messaging, adherence to the theme, and visual impact. The top 20 shortlisted videos will then advance to a public vote to determine the People’s Choice Prize winner. Each voter may cast up to five votes.

All Jury decisions are final.

Why This Matters

Sports innovation does not exist in isolation. It thrives in an ecosystem where ideas are protected, creators are rewarded, and entrepreneurs are empowered. Intellectual property is a cornerstone of that ecosystem.

The World IP Day 2026 Youth Video Competition is more than a contest — it is an invitation to young innovators worldwide to become part of the next generation of game changers.

For full rules and registration details, visit the official competition platform. 👉 Click Here

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