This short session of 20 min is intended to give all interested parties an insight into the background of this innovation support initiative of the EC. Helping small and medium-sized enterprpises (SMEs) manage and valorise intellectual property (IP) in R&I collaborations. Horizon IP Scan is a tailored, free-of-charge, first-line IP support service provided by the European Commission specifically designed to help European start-ups and other SMEs involved in EU-funded collaborative research projects to efficiently manage and valorise IP in collaborative R&I efforts.