This series is co-hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC). The 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 intellectual property, prototypes, licensing, funding, and more.
The topics we'll cover include:
- 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.
