SPACECOOL Selected as Finalist for WIPO Global Awards 2026 – Among Top 33 from Over 1,300 Entries Across 126 Countries

SPACECOOL Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masahiro Suemitsu; hereinafter "the Company"), which develops and sells radiative cooling materials that achieve zero-energy cooling by releasing heat into outer space, was selected on May 19, 2026, as one of the 33 finalists for the "2026 WIPO Global Awards" organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The WIPO Global Awards recognize startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that combine robust intellectual property (IP) strategies with exceptional innovation and creativity to drive business growth and contribute positively to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year saw a record-breaking number of entries, with over 1,300 applications from 126 countries.

Finalists were evaluated based on the strength of their business models and IP portfolios, IP commercialization strategies, internal IP culture, and potential to create a positive social impact in line with the SDGs. Through its efforts in the climate tech field and its IP strategy, the Company is accelerating the social implementation of zero-energy cooling technology, contributing to both climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy conservation, CO2 emission reduction, and the improvement of urban thermal environments.

Marcelo Di Pietro, WIPO Awards Program Director, commented: "Among the more than 1,300 applications from around the world, these 33 finalists stood out for their innovative approaches and excellent IP strategies. They demonstrate how strategic use of IP can make it a true asset for business growth. I warmly congratulate SPACECOOL for reaching this stage."

From these 33 finalists, 11 award-winning companies will be selected and announced during the "WIPO Global Awards Ceremony" held in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 10, 2026, during the WIPO Assemblies.

About SPACECOOL Inc. A climate-tech startup from Japan established in April 2021. The company researches, develops, and sells "SPACECOOL," a radiative cooling material that technologizes the natural phenomenon of radiative cooling to enable zero-energy cooling during the day—something traditional technologies could not achieve. By applying SPACECOOL to buildings, outdoor infrastructure, people, animals, and plants, the company aims to reduce energy loads and CO2 emissions, improve heat stress, and enhance productivity, aspiring to be a game-changer in global warming countermeasures.

About the WIPO Global Awards The WIPO Global Awards honor startups and SMEs that utilize intellectual property as a driver for innovation, business growth, and social impact. Managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a UN specialized agency, the awards are part of WIPO's mission to "promote innovation and creativity for the benefit of all." Winners receive dedicated workshops on IP and business strategy, a six-month individual mentoring program, and an opportunity for recognition in Geneva before delegations from 194 countries.