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Inventor and Innovator Insider | April 2017
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You're Invited | Free Educational Seminar

The UIA Education Forum at the National Hardware Show is a three-day long event featuring informative presentations and Q&A sessions covering a wide range of inventor-related topics, multiple Pitch the Experts product review sessions, and an HSN Product Search. Free and open to all show attendees! 
 
Click here to see the 2017 schedule

Pitch Your Product

These companies are looking for you at our trade shows.
Bulbhead Bright Ideas Product Search at Response Expo 2017
Exhibitors in the UIA Inventor Pavilion are invited to apply to pitch their product to the BulbHead Leadership Team. Applications are due by April 12.  Open to Inventor Pavilion exhibitors only. Click Here to Apply

Response Expo | April 26-27 | San Diego, CA
Need a Booth at the Response Expo: Get Started Here
HSN Product Search at the National Hardware Show
HSN is looking to put inventors and their great products on air! Apply for a chance to pitch to key buyers and decision makers at HSN. Space is limited. Open to Inventor Spotlight exhibitors only. Click Here to Apply

National Hardware Show | May 9-11 | Las Vegas, NV
Need a Booth at the NHS: Get Started Here
Pitch the Experts at the National Hardware Show
Inventors Spotlight exhibitors are invited to apply to pitch their products to panels of industry leaders and decision makers at the show. Who knows, you may even secure a deal on the spot!  Space is limited, Open to Inventor Spotlight exhibitors only.
Apply Today

National Hardware Show | May 9-11 | Las Vegas, NV
Need a Booth at the NHS: Get Started Here

The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding

So you've got a brilliant new idea, you've done all the necessary legwork and now you're ready to bring it to reality. There's only one problem - you need funding.
 
Raising funds is a challenge nearly every inventor will face at some point, and crowdfunding may seem to be the perfect solution. The reality, however, is more complicated. If you're considering crowdfunding your new project, here's what you need to know to give yourself the best chance at success.
 
Read More: http://www.uiausa.org/single-post/2017/03/29/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Crowdfunding

Welcome Mattel

Known for iconic toy and game brands, including: American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hotwheels, and more, Mattel is the global leader in play, learning and development inspiring the wonder of childhood. 
About Mattel

We thank you for your sponsorship and your support of the independent inventor community!


Your Hardware Invention Might Be the Next Great Mattel Toy

The Mattel/Fisher-Price Inventor Relations Team will be speaking at our UIA Educational Forum at the National Hardware Show. Join us on Wed, May 10 at 1:30 pm for their session, Your Hardware Invention Might Be the Next Great Mattel Toy.  Learn how innovative concepts and cool mechanisms play an important role in new toys, baby gear and games. They will also share insights on what they look for when licensing new products from inventors and how you can find the play value in your own inventions.

Click Here for the full Educational Forum Schedule: http://www.uiausa.org/uia-education-forum-2017

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