Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
European Inventor Award 2026 – live ceremony on 2 July
June 26, 2026
The European Patent Office (EPO) will host the European Inventor Award 2026 ceremony on 2 July at 16:00 CEST, streamed live from Berlin. The award, which was launched in 2006, recognises inventors whose innovations contribute to technological progress and address key societal challenges across a wide range of fields.
epi invites members to follow the ceremony, explore the finalists and cast up to three votes daily for the popular prize before voting closes during the ceremony.