Learn about Funding Your Invention with the US Patent and Trademark Office, Wednesday, July 8, 4–5:30 p.m. PT / 7–8:30 p.m. ET.
Learn about funding your invention with the USPTO’s Successful Inventing Series. This week’s presentation helps inventors strategize early-stage funding and create an informal plan, and also covers:
- Founders, family, and friends: Learn how to approach your personal network for seed funding and the importance of documentation.
- State and federal agencies: Discover grants, loans, and support programs available through government resources, including the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state innovation offices.
- Equity loans/investment companies: Consider the pros and cons of trading ownership stakes in your company for immediate cash.
- Private investors: Understand how angel investors work, including what investors expect from inventors seeking funding.
Register at the USPTO’s registration link.
About the Successful Inventing 2026 series
The USPTO’S Sucessful Inventing Series is designed to help innovators navigate the earliest and most critical stages of the invention process. During each virtual session, participants will hear experts discuss topics such as intellectual property, prototypes, licensing, and funding.
This initiative is educational and informational. Like Keeley-DeAngelo, the USPTO does not provide legal advice.
Register here.