Inventor News

 Where Do I Start?
 

So you've come up with a great and inventive idea, and you're absolutely itching to take action. But where do you begin? Do you start looking into patents? Search online? Run your idea by trusted friends or family members?

Before you do any of these things, there's one important step to take: start an inventor's noteboo

 Where Do I Start?
 

So you've come up with a great and inventive idea, and you're absolutely itching to take action. But where do you begin? Do you start looking into patents? Search online? Run your idea by trusted friends or family members?

Before you do any of these things, there's one important step to take: start an inventor's notebook. Why an inventor's notebook, you ask? 

Not only will a separate, defined notebook become your de facto organizer for all the ideas and information related to your invention as you move forward, it can also provide some legal protection for you in the future... (CLICK LINK TO SEE MORE)

 BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 4, 2020 —   More than 4,800 businesses applied for the chance to pitch to a Walmart Merchant on Oct. 1, 2020.

Approximately 850 small and medium-sized businesses received their official invitations to pitch Walmart merchants at Walmart’s annual merchandising event on Oct. 1st.

This year, more than 4,800 businesses 

 BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 4, 2020 —   More than 4,800 businesses applied for the chance to pitch to a Walmart Merchant on Oct. 1, 2020.

Approximately 850 small and medium-sized businesses received their official invitations to pitch Walmart merchants at Walmart’s annual merchandising event on Oct. 1st.

This year, more than 4,800 businesses representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and Mozambique applied for the chance to pitch a Walmart merchant, a 44% increase in submissions from last year. The businesses selected to participate in Open Call will now start preparing for their 30-minute virtual one-one-one pitch meetings and their chance to realize the American Dream.

 Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an exciting, university-led invention competition.  

Take Your Innovation to the Next Level with Our Collegiate Inventors Competition.  Each year, the NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME brings together the nation’s most promising college students to showcase, recognize, and reward their cutting-e

 Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an exciting, university-led invention competition.  

Take Your Innovation to the Next Level with Our Collegiate Inventors Competition.  Each year, the NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME brings together the nation’s most promising college students to showcase, recognize, and reward their cutting-edge research and discoveries. 

The nation’s most creative college students come together to compete while networking with world-class inventors.  

 What is the Collegiate Inventors Competition?

The Collegiate Inventors Competition® is a unique competition that can take your invention to the next level through networking, marketing exposure, mentorship and more!

Since 1990, with the help of our sponsors, we have awarded more than $1 million to students nationwide.

Day 1
You’ll arrive at the competition and prepare for your judging session.

Day 2
Our panel of experts will judge your invention. Then, you’ll present your innovation to the public during the Expo, followed by the Awards Dinner — where we will announce the 2020 Winners! 

Day 3
You'll head home knowing that you’ve had the opportunity to network with the country’s most innovative students, received mentorship from our Inductees, and gained national exposure for your invention

 On Tues., Nov. 10th,

gain a clearer understanding of the invention process and the “business” of inventing and get started on an accelerated path to development!

Join us for the #STLStartupWeek as we present The “Inventing 101: A Crash Course in the Inventing Process” webinar that will:

1. Introduce the different types of intellectual propert

 On Tues., Nov. 10th,

gain a clearer understanding of the invention process and the “business” of inventing and get started on an accelerated path to development!

Join us for the #STLStartupWeek as we present The “Inventing 101: A Crash Course in the Inventing Process” webinar that will:

1. Introduce the different types of intellectual property (IP) available,
2. Review the key parts of different patent types,
3. Provide information about how to access available inventor resources, and
4. Provide sufficient cost-saving tips that are immediately actionable and will enable students to CUSTOMIZE and BEGIN their OWN innovation roadmaps to success!

Our classes help inventors and entrepreneurs gain a clearer understanding of the invention process and the “business” of inventing that will help them to become actually become inventED! 

#STLStartupWeek The schedule: https://www.stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

NOTE: Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.

The host of CNBC's The Profit hopes to help underserved small businesses, communities, and organizations with his new foundation

By Mia McNiece October 28, 2020  

"My mom would say to me, 'Your job in life is to kick down the door for people that can't kick the door down themselves. That is all you owe me for saving you from the orphanage,'

The host of CNBC's The Profit hopes to help underserved small businesses, communities, and organizations with his new foundation

By Mia McNiece October 28, 2020  

"My mom would say to me, 'Your job in life is to kick down the door for people that can't kick the door down themselves. That is all you owe me for saving you from the orphanage,'" Lemonis tells PEOPLE.

On Wednesday Lemonis is making good on his promise to his mom by launching The Lemon-Aid Foundation and pledging $50 million of his own money to help underserved small businesses, communities, and organizations... Click the link to learn more about how to apply.